Mike Evans Returns to Practice; Monday Status Unclear

Mike Evans returned to practice Thursday for the first time since suffering a left hamstring strain in Week 3 but was a non-participant Friday, with the Buccaneers set to provide an update Saturday that could determine his availability for Monday Night Football at Detroit. Coach Todd Bowles called Evans' limited work "encouraging." Several key contributors remain sidelined or limited—Chris Godwin (fibula) is essentially ruled out, Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) is expected to miss time, and Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) is also expected to miss or be limited—while others including Lavonte David, Luke Haggard and Josh Williams missed practice. Punter Riley Dixon and cornerbacks Zyon McCollum and Benjamin Morrison were full participants, offering some positive depth news. Tampa Bay (5-1) is navigating an injury-heavy stretch, and Evans' potential clearance would be a major boost for Baker Mayfield and fantasy managers if he is cleared to play Monday.