Bengals Running Back Chris Evans Out for Season

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans will miss the entire 2024 season due to a torn patellar tendon sustained during practice. The injury occurred during a joint session with the Chicago Bears, where Evans was carted off the field with an air cast on his knee. Evans, a sixth-round pick from Michigan in 2021, had a disappointing track record with only 19 carries for 89 yards across 34 games in his career, including a limited role last season. With the departure of Joe Mixon to the Houston Texans, Evans was anticipated to play a more significant role in the backfield. The Bengals will now rely on Zack Moss, Chase Brown, and Trayveon Williams to fill the gap left by Evans' injury. This setback adds to the Bengals' existing challenges as they navigate contract issues with key players and injuries affecting their roster.