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Mike Evans helped off the field after apparent injury (0:34)
Bucs WR Mike Evans needs to assisted off the field after lunging for a deep pass. (0:34)
Jenna LaineOct 20, 2025, 08:53 PM ET
- Jenna Laine covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ESPN. She started covering the Bucs for ESPN in 2016, but she has covered the team since 2009. Jenna is a former cheerleader at the University of South Florida and speaks to the consistency of the program as being one of the top best in the nation.
DETROIT -- Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans suffered a concussion and a shoulder injury during the second quarter of Monday night's game against the Detroit Lions and did not return to the 24-9 Tampa Bay loss.
Evans was carted to the locker room after Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin tackled him to the turf on a deep pass from quarterback Baker Mayfield. Evans' head hit the turf as he and Ya-Sin went tumbling to the ground. Ya-Sin got up immediately and was uninjured.
Evans laid on the field for several seconds after the play, grimacing but motionless while Mayfield stared in disbelief. Tight end Cade Otton, running back Rachaad White and left tackle Tristan Wirfs huddled around Evans as he was being attended to by the athletic training staff, with rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka kneeling at his side.
Then, Bucs longtime defensive captain Lavonte David and coach Todd Bowles walked onto the field to check on Evans while his offensive teammates returned to the huddle. Evans needed additional time and assistance before leaving the field.
Monday marked Evans' first game back since suffering a hamstring strain in Week 3.
