Mike Evans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing off against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. Both teams came into the game looking to improve on an already great start to the season. Evans has obviously been a key piece to Tampa Bay’s offense for his entire career.
However, a hit he sustained against the Lions sent him to the sidelines permanently.
Video Shows Mike Evans’ Head Slamming into Turf and Going Unconscious
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans being tackled - Via ABC
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans being tackled – Via ABC
In his team’s Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions, wide receiver Mike Evans appeared to suffer a painful injury:
The injury occurred when Evans tried to make a catch on a deep ball from Baker Mayfield. The veteran managed to reel the pass in, but he went to the ground hard, hitting both his knees and head on the turf in the process.
Evans dropped the ball after he hit the ground and remained down after the play. He was tended to by Tampa Bay’s medical staff before eventually leaving the field, walking under his own power with assistance from an athletic trainer.
However, shortly thereafter, the ESPN broadcast showed Evans being carted off the field. ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge noted the 32-year-old was dealing with a right shoulder injury and that he was in “excruciating pain” on the sideline.
Hope #MikeEvans will be ok
Hits head on turf
Visual signs of concussion
No way to be cleared to return regardless of exam
Wishing him the best pic.twitter.com/LEVswNYRYh
— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) October 21, 2025
Oct 20, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is helped off the field after an injury against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is helped off the field after an injury against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Mike Evans injury update
The Buccaneers announced Evans had been ruled out of Monday’s game with a concussion and a shoulder injury.
Evans was targeted four times but failed to make a catch before exiting the game.
Buccaneers WR depth chart
The Buccaneers dressed six receivers for Monday’s game, so they will have five healthy players available with Evans out for the rest of the contest. Below is a look at the pecking order within the unit.
Emeka Egbuka
Sterling Shepard
Tez Johnson
Kameron Johnson
Ryan Miller
The Buccaneers also have Chris Godwin Jr. on the 53-man roster, but he missed Monday’s game while dealing with a fibula injury.
Sep 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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