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A tough defeat against Detroit Lions On Monday night, the situation was made worse when Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans suffered a broken collarbone in what could be a season-ending injury.
Evans, who returned to action after missing three games with a hamstring injury, left the field on a cart during the second quarter after being ruled out with a concussion and broken collarbone.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is helped off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The veteran receiver was injured while trying to make up ground when he was tackled by Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. Evans remained on the ground while medical personnel tended to him on the field.
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Evans landed on his right shoulder and his head appeared to hit the ground during the diving catch attempt. He was eventually helped to his feet before leaving the field on a cart.
“He’s got a broken collarbone and he’ll be out mostly for the rest of the year,” head coach Todd Bowles told reporters after the game. “We’ll see what happens.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a catch in front of Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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“It’s never good to see one of your stars fall like that, especially with him coming back and everyone eager to see him. It’s a big blow, but we’ve been holding on to him since he left, and we just have to regroup and come back,” Bowles added.
Strategist Mayfield Baker echoed this sentiment.
“Obviously, for the team, it’s not great, but for him, I hate it. Seeing him work every day in person, whether he’s healthy or injured, the way he attacks every day, it sucks. You never like to see that, whether it’s a teammate or not, especially when it’s Mike. So, unfortunate.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is carried off the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
The injury-plagued Lions managed to obstruct the Bucs, limiting the running game to just 12 carries for 41 yards. The offense as a whole was no match for the Lions’ defense, as the Bucs turned the ball over on the final three possessions of the 24-9 loss.
