Overview

• Evans practiced Thursday for the first time since his Week 3 hamstring strain and could play Monday if he avoids setbacks.
• Tampa Bay kept Evans off injured reserve, and his return comes after a three-game absence.
• Chris Godwin and running back Bucky Irving are not in play for Week 7, according to Bowles.
• Rookie Emeka Egbuka is expected to miss time with a hamstring injury and was absent from Thursday’s session.
• The 5-1 Buccaneers visit the Lions on Monday night, with Detroit’s secondary dealing with injuries and a Brian Branch suspension.