Overview
- Evans acknowledged his 1,000-yard streak will end at 11, tying Jerry Rice, after a hamstring issue, a concussion and a surgically repaired broken collarbone limited him to five games.
- He returned in Week 15 with six receptions for 132 yards in a 29-28 loss to the Falcons that left Tampa Bay at 7-7.
- The Buccaneers listed Evans as a full participant Friday following a Thursday rest day, and he is expected to be available against the Panthers.
- Tampa Bay and Carolina are both 7-7, with the winner set to hold sole possession of first place in the NFC South as the Bucs regain key receivers Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka.
- Evans said he is focused on the playoff push and will wait until after the season to consider retirement.