Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans returned to the practice field in limited fashion on Saturday, and it appears he will be good to go for Week 7 despite what was implied earlier in the day by head coach Todd Bowles.
Speaking with reporters on Saturday, Bowles said Evans (hamstring) was questionable “right now” for Monday night’s game against the visiting Ravens and agreed when asked if he’d be a game-time decision, but Tampa Bay’s final injury report showed no designation for the 31-year-old wideout.
“He did some things today that were encouraging,” Bowles said, via the team’s official website. “We’ll see how the next two guys and we’ll see how he feels Monday. He’s questionable right now.”
The hamstring injury limited Evans to a season-low snap total (57%) during last week’s win over the Saints. The veteran had two receptions for 34 yards on the Bucs’ opening drive in the 51-27 romp.
The ailment forced him out of practice for the first two sessions of the week. Returning on to the field on Saturday was an encouraging sign for Evans, who has missed just three games in the past four seasons and has suited up for all six games in 2024.
Evans has produced 25 receptions for 310 yards with a league-leading five touchdown catches this season. He’ll look to improve those numbers in prime-time against a tough Baltimore squad.
