Tampa Bay Buccaneers learn worst possible Mike | Sports News

Todd Bowles revealed that Mike Evans will likely be sidelined for almost all of the season following a devastating collision during ‘Monday Night Football.’

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sought to construct momentum in opposition to the Detroit Lions within the first sport of the evening, quarterback Baker Mayfield – who had an interplay with Jason Kelce earlier than the sport – noticed Evans in single protection and tried to make the connection. Yet Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin intercepted the move cleanly, sending the star wideout crashing onerous to the ground.

Evans remained immobile on the sphere for a number of minutes earlier than being assisted off by medical personnel. The full severity of his accidents has now been disclosed. Mayfield was left livid later within the sport after a percieved missed call.

“He has a broken clavicle and he’ll be out mostly toward the end of the year, we’ll see what happens, but he broke it,” Bowles knowledgeable reporters following the defeat. The Buccaneers’ head coach additionally mirrored on his ideas whereas watching his celebrity mendacity nonetheless after the collision.

“It’s never good to see one of your stars go down like that, especially with him just coming back and everybody excited to see him,” Bowles added. “So, you know, it’s a tough blow, but we’ve been holding it down since he’s been gone and we just got to regroup and come back.”

With Evans poised to overlook just about the rest of the marketing campaign, the 32 12 months outdated’s outstanding run of 1,000 receiving yards seasons additionally reaches its conclusion. Entering the season, Evans had an alternative to surpass the report he shared with Jerry Rice for many consecutive seasons with 1,000 receiving yards.

Both gamers have achieved this milestone in 11 consecutive seasons, with the San Francisco 49ers icon recording 14 campaigns all through his profession with 1,000 or more receiving yards. Following the defeat, Mayfield, the standout quarterback, shared with media members his emotions about witnessing Evans endure what seems to be a season-ending damage.

“I mean, obviously, for the team, it’s not great,” Mayfield started. “But for him, I hate it. You know, from seeing him work each day in person, whether he’s healthy or hurt, just how he attacks each day, it just sucks.

“You know, you by no means prefer to see that, whether or not it is a teammate or not, however particularly when it is Mike. So, unlucky. But the man’s making an attempt to step up and play for him.”

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Based on the severity of the fracture, a broken collarbone could require anywhere from six to 12 weeks for full recovery, according to the Mayo Clinic. While some cases heal faster than 12 weeks, this typically represents the standard timeframe.

Even though Evans is expected to miss the remainder of the campaign, Mayfield remains confident that the receiver will find ways to make an impact.

“Being injured and never with the ability to play is one factor,” he continued. “But I do know Mike will likely be there and assist the fellows no matter what. And that is actually simply a testomony to who he’s.

“And that’s not easy to do. Sometimes it’s hard to stand around and watch when you know you want to be out there and contribute. But Mike will help our guys out in any way he can.”