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Buccaneers | Mike Evans restructures Sun Mar 17, 04:04 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans had his contract restructured on Thursday, March 14, which converted his 2024 roster bonus into a signing bonus, freeing up $17.4 million in cap space.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans staying in Tampa Mon Mar 4, 09:24 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Mike Evans agreed to a two-year, $52 million contract Monday, March 4. The deal includes $35 million guaranteed.
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Texans | Mike Evans not expected to be option Sat Mar 2, 05:22 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Mike Evans is not expected to be a target for the Houston Texans if he hits the free-agent market, according to sources.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans expected to test market Fri Mar 1, 07:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Mike Evans is still talking with the Buccaneers about a new contract but plans to test the free-agent market before he signs a contract, according to sources.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay desperately wants Mike Evans back Tue Feb 27, 03:41 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is due to become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year next month, but general manager Jason Licht made it clear on Tuesday, Feb. 27, that the team is 'going to do whatever we can to make sure he's a Buc.'
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans talks not close Mon Feb 19, 11:19 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans and the team remain far apart in contract negotiations Monday, Feb. 19, where there's a soft deadline to get a deal done. The Buccaneers will incur $7.4 million in dead money if a deal isn't struck Monday, and Evans is leaning toward free agency.
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Buccaneers | Tag unlikely for Mike Evans? Sun Feb 18, 05:11 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Mike Evans is not expected to receive the franchise tag this offseason since it would be $28.4 million based on his 2023 salary, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Buccaneers | TB hoping to get deal finalized with Mike Evans Sat Feb 17, 11:59 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could save $7.387 million against the 2024 salary cap and pushed out into future years if they can get a contract extension with WR Mike Evans finalized before Monday, Feb. 20. Evans is a pending free agent but there is mutual interest in keeping him in Tampa Bay.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans still a deep threat Thu Feb 15, 11:19 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans' 11 receptions on passes thrown 20 or more yards down the field were tied for the 10th most in the league in 2023.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans set for hefty contract? Sat Feb 3, 10:06 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Mike Evans is expected to land a contract that pays between $25 to $30 million a year, according to reports.
Footballguys view: That sounds about right. Evans is set to be an unrestricted free agent, and he can still play at a high level. In 2023, Evans had a cap hit of $23 million so getting a bump in pay makes sense. We'll see where he lands for the 2024 season, but the Buccaneers have around $36 million in cap space and could afford to keep Evans on the team. |
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans shows out in playoff loss Sun Jan 21, 06:25 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans racked up eight receptions for 147 yards and a touchdowns on 12 targets in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Detroit Lions.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans limited to three receptions Tue Jan 16, 12:20 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans ended up with three catches for 48 yards on seven targets in the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, Jan. 15.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans gets rest day Sat Jan 13, 07:03 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (rest) did not practice Saturday, Jan. 13, but doesn't have an injury designation for Wild Card Weekend.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans a focal point Fri Jan 12, 10:46 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is expected to be a focal point in the offense in the Wild Card Round, according to offensive coordinator Dave Canales.
Footballguys view: No surprise here. The Buccaneers face the Eagles on Monday night, and they've got to use Evans early and often. The Eagles have been down recently, and the Buccaneers should be ready to pounce - then advance to the next round. |
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans quiet in Week 18 Sun Jan 7, 04:12 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans caught three passes for 22 yards against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18. He was targeted eight times during the game.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans totals 70 yards in loss Mon Jan 1, 03:45 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans had three catches (on four targets) for 70 yards in a Week 17 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans facing tough test? Sat Dec 30, 12:13 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans faces the New Orleans Saints in Week 17, and Evans hasn't had a 100-yard receiving game against the Saints since 2018.
Footballguys view: Evans does struggle against Saints CB Marshon Lattimore, and this has been one of the best matchups we've seen in the NFL. When the two teams played back in Week 4, Lattimore and his Saints teammates limited Evans to three catches for 40 yards. The Saints shut down Lattimore with an ankle injury around Thanksgiving, so we won't see these two titans clash in Week 17. However, even though the Saints are still tough defensively we like Evans as a high-end WR2 with upside in championship week. |
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Buccaneers | Two scores for Mike Evans Sun Dec 24, 08:57 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans caught seven of his eight targets for 86 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-12 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans reaches end zone Sun Dec 17, 04:11 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans caught four passes for 57 yards and one touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. He was targeted six times during the game.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans held to one catch Sun Dec 10, 05:30 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans caught one pass for eight yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14. He was targeted six times during the game.
Footballguys view: AJ Terrell shut down Evans in this game, but the Bucs were still able to win. Terrell will likely be on Jonathan Mingo or Adam Thielen next week, while Evans's assignment gets easier against the Packers. |
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans posts big stat line Sun Dec 3, 10:12 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans finished with seven receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets in Week 13 against the Carolina Panthers, going over 1,000 yards for the 10th time in his career. Only Hall of Fame WR Jerry Rice (14) has had more 1,000-yard campaigns in his career.
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Buccaneers | Two touchdowns for Mike Evans Sun Nov 26, 06:48 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans ended up with six receptions for a team-high 70 yards and two touchdowns on nine targets in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans scores in loss Sun Nov 19, 09:45 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans caught five of his 12 targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in a 27-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 11.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans not on injury report Fri Nov 17, 06:34 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 17, but is not on the injury report for Week 11.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans upgraded Thursday Thu Nov 16, 05:07 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice on Thursday, Nov. 16, after being limited the day before.
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Buccaneers | Bucs' Thursday injury report Thu Nov 16, 05:04 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Ryan Neal (thumb) did not take part in practice on Thursday, Nov. 16. Also, LB Devin White (foot) and OT Luke Goedeke (foot) were limited and CB Carlton Davis (toe), WR Mike Evans (quadriceps), OG Matt Feiler (knee) and DB Josh Hayes (concussion) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans practicing Thursday Thu Nov 16, 11:52 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (quad) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 16.
Footballguys view: Evans was limited on Wednesday with this quad injury. He's on track to play against the 49ers on Sunday. In a tough matchup, we like Evans as a high-end WR2 in Week 11. |
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans listed as limited Wed Nov 15, 05:05 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Footballguys view: Evans is a bit banged up, but he should be able to practice fully by Friday. He's been incredible this season, and he's the favorite target of QB Baker Mayfield (and for good reason). He's a set-it-and-forget-it WR1 each week. |
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Buccaneers | Big afternoon for Mike Evans Sun Nov 12, 04:55 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans ended up with game highs of six receptions, 143 yards and 10 targets in Week 10 against the Tennessee Titans, and he ended up with a 22-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
Footballguys view: Evans was a big bully in the Titans secondary and he was also faster than his competition. He has been riffing well with Baker Mayfield all year, making Evans one of the best value picks at wide receiver through ten weeks. He'll have a tougher matchup against the 49ers next week. |
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Buccaneers | Day off for Mike Evans Fri Nov 10, 06:18 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (non-injury) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 10, but is not on the injury report for Week 10.
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Buccaneers | Week 10 injury report for Tampa Bay Fri Nov 10, 03:31 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DB Josh Hayes (concussion) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 10 versus the Tennessee Titans. OG Matt Feiler (knee) was limited in practice all week and is listed as doubtful. CB Carlton Davis (toe) and DT Calijah Kancey (quad) were limited in practice on Friday, Nov. 10, and are listed as questionable. CB Jamel Dean (concussion), DE Logan Hall (groin) and WR Trey Palmer (neck, illness) practiced in full on Friday but are also listed as questionable. LB Lavonte David (rest) and WR Mike Evans (rest) did not practice on Friday but are expected to play. OT Luke Goedeke (foot), WR Deven Thompkins (personal) and DT Vita Vea (groin) practiced in full on Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans tops team in receiving Sun Nov 5, 08:14 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans posted four receptions for 87 yards on five targets in Week 9 against the Houston Texans.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans receives day off Fri Nov 3, 05:20 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (non-injury) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 3, but is not on the injury report for Week 9.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's injury report for Week 9 Fri Nov 3, 04:02 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OG Matt Feiler (knee) and DE Logan Hall (groin) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 9 versus the Houston Texans. DB Christian Izien (illness) did not practice and was added to the injury report on Friday, Nov. 3; he is listed as questionable. S Kaevon Merriweather (ankle) and DT Vita Vea (groin) practiced in full on Friday but are also listed as questionable. LB Lavonte David (rest) and WR Mike Evans (rest) did not practice on Friday but are expected to play. TE Ko Kieft (ankle), QB Baker Mayfield (knee) and OT Tristan Wirfs (quad) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans scores in Week 8 loss Fri Oct 27, 12:39 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans was targeted six times, catching three passes for 39 yards and a touchdown versus the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, Oct. 26.
Footballguys view: Evans caught a late touchdown on a 4th and 10 that could have been flagged for offensive pass interference to save what was a miserable bad break filled night. He has been more WR3/Flex than WR2 lately, but still hasn't been the disaster some feared when Mayfield signed with the Bucs. |
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans reaches end zone Sun Oct 22, 06:05 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans caught six passes for 82 yards and one touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. He was targeted eight times during the game.
Footballguys view: Evans caught his touchdown on a longball vs. AJ Terrell on a go route. When he is posting good numbers in tough matchups, Evans is one of the most valuable wide receivers in fantasy football. Thursday, he'll face a Bills defense that just let Mac Jones get right. |
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Buccaneers | Day off for Mike Evans Fri Oct 20, 06:53 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (non-injury) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 20, but is not on the injury report for Week 7.
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Buccaneers | Week 7 injury report for Tampa Bay Fri Oct 20, 02:04 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Vita Vea (foot) was upgraded to limited practice on Friday, Oct. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons. LB Anthony Nelson (concussion) practiced in full all week but is also listed as questionable. LB Lavonte David (rest) and WR Mike Evans (rest) did not practice on Friday but are expected to play.
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Buccaneers | Double-digit targets for Mike Evans Sun Oct 15, 10:46 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans ended up with just four grabs for 49 yards despite a team-high 10 targets in Week 6 against the Detroit Lions.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Week 6 injury report Fri Oct 13, 03:49 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Shaquil Barrett (illness) did not practice for a second straight day on Friday, Oct. 13, and is listed as questionable for Week 6 against the Detroit Lions. LB Lavonte David (rest) also did not practice on Friday but is expected to play. CB Jamel Dean (neck, shoulder), LB SirVocea Dennis (hamstring), WR Mike Evans (hamstring), OT Luke Goedeke (calf), DT Calijah Kancey (calf), S Ryan Neal (concussion), LB Anthony Nelson (concussion), CB Derrek Pitts (hamstring) and LB Devin White (foot) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans good to go Fri Oct 13, 12:16 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Friday, Oct. 13, and is expected to play against the Detroit Lions in Week 6.
Footballguys view: Evans getting in a full practice is great news for his Week 6 outlook. He hadn't practiced this week, so it appeared that they were going to have to test his hamstring in practice today to see if he could play on Sunday, but now it appears that he was probably on track to play all along. This helps Baker Mayfield's outlook as a QB2/Superflex against an improving Lions defense. |
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Thursday practice report Thu Oct 12, 04:17 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Shaquil Barrett (illness) did not practice on Thursday, Oct. 12. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) was limited. CB Jamel Dean (neck, shoulder), LB SirVocea Dennis (hamstring), OL Luke Goedeke (calf), DT Calijah Kancey (calf), S Ryan Neal (concussion), LB Anthony Nelson (concussion), LB Derrek Pitts (hamstring) and LB Devin White (foot) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans gets some work in Thursday Thu Oct 12, 04:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) was upgraded to a limited practice on Thursday, Oct. 12.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans not spotted Thursday Thu Oct 12, 12:00 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) was not spotted at practice during the portion open to the media Thursday, Oct. 12.
Footballguys view: Evans has missed back-to-back practices. If he is at least limited on Friday, then he could suit up to play against the Lions in Week 6. |
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Buccaneers | No practice for Mike Evans Wed Oct 11, 05:43 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans having MRI Tuesday Tue Oct 3, 10:36 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) will undergo an MRI Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Footballguys view: Initial reports say the hamstring injury is mild for the veteran receiver. The Buccaneers have a bye in Week 5, so Evans could be back for the Week 6 matchup against the Lions. We'll know more when the team is practicing next week. |
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Buccaneers | Tests coming for Mike Evans Sun Oct 1, 08:03 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) 'just tweaked' his hamstring during the Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Todd Bowles, but Bowles said the exact severity of the injury will be known after more tests.
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Buccaneers | Hamstring issue for Mike Evans Sun Oct 1, 02:20 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 4 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans accounts for team's only TD Mon Sep 25, 11:12 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans ended up with teams best of five receptions, 60 yards and 10 targets in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles, and he scored the team's only touchdown, too.
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans goes off in Week 2 Sun Sep 17, 04:54 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans registered six receptions for a game-best 171 yards and a touchdown in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears, and he had a game-best 70-yard reception which set up another score. He was targeted eight times, tying the team high for the week.
Footballguys view: Evans had a 70-yard catch and run to get the Bucs offense going and reeled in a long score to help the Bucs and many fantasy teams to get to 2-0. He is looking like one of the biggest values in fantasy drafts as players were too quick to dismiss him as one of Baker Mayfield's top receivers after so many others struggled with him in the past. |
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