Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) lays on the turf after an injury against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field. David Reginek-Imagn Images

Buccaneers star carted off field after brutal crash landing

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Oct 20, 2025 9:17 PM ET

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was carted off the field after a violent landing left him in concussion protocol during Monday’s game against the Detroit Lions.

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a deep ball to Evans with about five minutes left in the first half at Ford Field in Detroit. Evans got his hands on the ball but was instantly wrapped up by Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin before the wideout could complete the catch.

#Bucs WR Mike Evans suffered a concussion and a shoulder injury and is done for the night. pic.twitter.com/YjGywTNONZ https://t.co/pDx2Nr2r0C
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 21, 2025

The impact from Ya-Sin’s tackle whipped Evans headfirst onto the grass. Evans lay on the ground dazed for several minutes as Buccaneers medical personnel attended to him. He was later carted off the field and eventually ruled out of the game with a shoulder injury and a concussion.

Evans left the game without a catch on four targets.

The six-time Pro Bowler had just returned from a three-game absence after suffering a hamstring injury during his team’s Week 3 victory over the New York Jets.

If Evans is forced to miss any additional time, his pursuit of one of Jerry Rice’s records may be in jeopardy.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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