Despite returning to practice this week, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters on Friday that Evans won't play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Bowles also confirmed that fellow wideout Jalen McMillan won't play.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated some excitement this week with the news that Mike Evans was returning to practice this week alongside position mate Jalen McMillan. Both of the Bucs' passing game weapons were indeed able to mix in at practice as they begin their preparations to return to game

Will Mike Evans get to continue his rivalry with the Saints on Sunday, or will he have to wait until 2026? Here's the latest on the injured Bucs WR.

The Buccaneers got two wide receivers back on the practice field this week, but neither of them will be playing against the Saints on Sunday.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play their second division game of the year against the New Orleans Saints. The Bucs beat the Saints once in Week 8 already,

The Buccaneers are, at long last, getting healthy. Tampa Bay is opening the 21-day practice window for star wide receiver Mike Evans as well as second-year wide receiver Jalen McMillan, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones reports.

Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan, who returned to practice on a limited basis this week, will be out for Sunday’s game against the Saints. Both players remain on injured reserve during their 21-day practice window.

The path ahead toward a fifth straight NFC South title and a sixth consecutive playoff appearance is there for the 7-5 Bucs. The simplest way forward is to win their next three games, as that would allow them to wrap up their five-peat before Christmas and give them a chance to work on their seeding over Weeks 17 and 18.