Bucs' Evans exits with concussion, shoulder injury

DETROIT -- Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans suffered a broken clavicle during Monday night's 24-9 loss to the Detroit Lions and will miss most of the season, according to coach Todd Bowles.

"He'll be out mostly toward the end of the year," Bowles said of a potential timetable for Evans to return. "We'll see what happens."

Evans, who also suffered a concussion, was carted to the locker room in the second quarter after Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin tackled him to the turf on a deep pass from quarterback Baker Mayfield. Evans' head hit the turf as he and Ya-Sin went tumbling to the ground. Ya-Sin got up immediately and was uninjured.

Evans laid on the field for several seconds after the play, grimacing but motionless while Mayfield stared in disbelief. Tight end Cade Otton, running back Rachaad White and left tackle Tristan Wirfs huddled around Evans as he was being attended to by the athletic training staff, with rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka kneeling at his side.

Then, Bucs longtime defensive captain Lavonte David and Bowles walked onto the field to check on Evans while his offensive teammates returned to the huddle. Evans needed additional time and assistance before leaving the field.

Monday marked Evans' first game back since suffering a hamstring strain in Week 3.

The injury means Evans' streak of 1,000-yard seasons is likely to end. He's the only player in league history to record 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first 11 seasons, and had he done so again in 2025, would have broken Jerry Rice's record for the most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history.