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Another tough loss Detroit Lions on Monday night, it got 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 being sidelined for 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 trying to make a catch downfield when he was tackled 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 attempt. He was eventually helped up before leaving the field on a cart.
“He’s got a broken collarbone and he’ll be out for most 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 tackle 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 go down like that, especially when he’s just coming back and everyone’s excited to see him. It’s a tough blow, but we’ve been holding it down since he’s been gone and we just had to regroup and come back,” added Bowles.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield echoed that sentiment.
“Obviously, for the team it’s not great, but for him – I hate it. From watching him work every day personally, whether he’s healthy or injured, just how he attacks every day, it’s a shame. You never like to see that, whether it’s a teammate or not, especially when it’s Mike. So it’s unfortunate.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is carted 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 injured lions managed to get stoned 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 downs on their final three possessions of the 24-9 loss.
