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Buccaneers' Mike Evans pushing for return to field

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have dug themselves quite a hole. After heading into their bye week with their heads held high, they have now dropped four out of their five games since then after embarrassingly losing to one of the league's worst teams in the New Orleans Saints.

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Buccaneers could get Mike Evans, Tristan Wirfs back for Falcons game

The Buccaneers are walking a tightrope in the NFC South, but at least the injury picture is finally starting to tilt their way. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned to practice this week, though neither was expected to suit up against the Saints as Tampa Bay chooses caution over desperation.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 7

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans pushing for Week 15 return

When the Buccaneers saw veteran wide receiver Mike Evans return to practice this week for the first time since suffering a broken clavicle in October, many anticipated seeing him come off of injured reserve this weekend.

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Mike Evans Injury Update: Star WR’s Return Timeline Revealed

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans could return from his collarbone injury sooner than anyone expects. While he returned to practice less than two months after suffering his gruesome injury, the future Hall of Famer will not suit up for Sunday’s contest against the New Orleans Saints.

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Bucs make definitive call on Mike Evans' availability on Sunday against the Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated some excitement this week with the news that Mike Evans was returning to practice this week alongside position mate Jalen McMillan.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Mike Evans Injury Update: Star WR OUT For Week 14

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans returned to practice less than two months after suffering a serious collarbone injury, but he’ll need more time before he’s ready to see game action.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 4

Baker Mayfield gives update on potential Mike Evans return for Bucs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play their second division game of the year against the New Orleans Saints. The Bucs beat the Saints once in Week 8 already, and they did it without star wide receiver Mike Evans.

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Report: Bucs WRs Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan returning to practice

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are designating wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, NFL Network reported.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 3

Buccaneers Designate WRs Mike Evans & Jalen McMillan To Return From IR

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Buccaneers are designated WRs Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan to return from injured reserve on Wednesday. This officially opens a three-week window of time for the team to activate them or they would revert back to injured reserve and miss the remainder of the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Mike Evans Injury Update: Buccaneers Star WR Could Return Soon

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have battled injury after injury at the wide receiver position, but none have been more impactful than Mike Evans. The ageless wonder finally slowed down in 2025, as a hamstring and collarbone injury limited him to just four games, 14 receptions, 140 yards, and one touchdown on the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 2

Buccaneers’ Mike Evans named as top-graded free agent heading into offseason

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may still be fighting through the final stretch of the regular season, but the conversation around wide receiver Mike Evans has already shifted toward his looming free agency.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 1

Buccaneers WRs Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan could return soon

The Buccaneers' receivers depth chart could soon be whole.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Field Level Media / December 1

Reports: Bucs WR Mike Evans could return to practice this week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Monday there's "a possibility" wide receiver Mike Evans will return to practice this week, according to multiple reports.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 1

Bucs’ Latest Injury Update On Jalen McMillan, Mike Evans

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / November 30

Mike Evans could be back in Buccaneers' lineup sooner than you think

After a brutal stretch that saw the Buccaneers drop four out of their last five games, including three consecutive losses, they were finally able to get

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 21

How Buccaneers can overcome Mike Evans' injury

The Buccaneers have built an offense deep enough to withstand the loss of Evans, and they can still be legitimate Super Bowl contenders if they adjust accordingly.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 21

Buccaneers react to devastating Mike Evans injury news

It's now unclear if the 32-year-old will ever play another meaningful snap of in-game football, as he previously teased that he could retire after this season.

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