Bucs WR Mike Evans to Miss 3-4 Weeks with Hamstring Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans is set to miss multiple weeks due to a moderate left hamstring strain suffered during their win over the New York Jets. While the injury is less severe than a similar one he had last season, Evans is expected to miss at least three to four weeks, including the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Evans has been a consistent top performer for the Buccaneers, maintaining over 1,000 receiving yards in each of his eleven NFL seasons and has already made significant contributions this year with 14 receptions, 140 yards, and a touchdown. The Buccaneers, despite their 3-0 start to the 2025 season, face a challenging stretch of games without Evans, and the team will likely rely more heavily on rookie Emeka Egbuka, veteran Sterling Shepard, and potentially the returning Chris Godwin Jr., who is recovering from ankle surgery. Evans’ health is critical as he aims to continue his streak of 1,000-yard seasons, a feat that will become more challenging with his current injury setback. The team is proceeding cautiously given Evans' history of hamstring issues, but his potential return by Week 6 could provide a timely boost to Tampa Bay's offense.