Buccaneers Receive Surprising Update on Mike Evans’ Status That Could Change Their Season

So, picture this: Mike Evans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ ironman receiver who’s basically been a touchdown machine for over a decade, is back practicing after a pesky hamstring injury sidelined him. Now, isn’t it wild how one guy’s return can feel like the Buccaneers just hit the jackpot—especially when their other wideouts are on the injury list too? Evans missed three games, and yeah, he’s trailing behind his usual 1,000-yard pace, but with Baker Mayfield itching to reconnect, could this be the spark Tampa needs heading into a tough Monday Night showdown with Detroit? If history tells us anything, Evans doesn’t just come back—he comes back hungry, and breaking records might just be on his agenda. Makes you wonder… can this reunion tilt the season?

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 12: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers points against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. — (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might finally catch a break and get one of their best players back from injury.

As shown by insider Rick Stroud, wide receiver Mike Evans is back at practice as they prepare to face the Detroit Lions in Week 7.

Evans sustained a hamstring injury in their Week 3 win against the New York Jets.

Bucs Mike Evans returned to practice. pic.twitter.com/4ZAFi2Ombz

— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) October 16, 2025

He’s been Baker Mayfield’s preferred and most reliable target, and with wideouts Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin Jr. also dealing with injuries of their own, his return would be a welcome sight for the quarterback.

It’s also worth noting that Evans will have some catching up to do for the remainder of the season.

He’s missed three games, so he’s far behind his yearly pace of at least 1,000 receiving yards.

He has reached that milestone in every season of his 11-year career, and needs to do it once more to break a tie with legend Jerry Rice.

So far this season, Evans has 14 receptions for 140 yards and one touchdown.

Prior to the injury, he wasn’t as reliable as in the past, as he dropped a couple of passes and only caught half of his 28 targets.

Yet, with the Bucs’ pass-heavy offense and Mayfield looking forward to this reunion, those numbers should go up significantly.

The Bucs will face a tough challenge on “Monday Night Football” against the Lions, but they could get a boost from their Pro Bowl wide receiver.

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