The injury bug just won’t leave Tampa Bay alone. The Buccaneers have officially placed star wide receiver Mike Evans on injured reserve after he suffered a collarbone injury, a crushing blow to an offense already battling through a wave of setbacks.
Evans’ injury came at the worst possible time for the Bucs, who have been struggling to find consistency on offense. The veteran receiver — known for his size, reliability, and record-setting production — has been the heartbeat of Tampa Bay’s passing attack for years. Now, the team will be without his services for at least the next four games, and possibly longer depending on how his recovery progresses.
With Evans sidelined, the Buccaneers will look to Chris Godwin and Trey Palmer to pick up the slack, but replacing a player of Evans’ caliber is never simple. His absence leaves a huge leadership and performance gap — one that could very well determine the course of Tampa Bay’s season. For now, the focus shifts to recovery, but make no mistake — this one stings deeply in the Bay.
Bucs’ Heartbreak Continues — Mike Evans Out with Collarbone Injury
