Bucs star Mike Evans suffers broken clavicle in potential season-ending injury against Lions

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A tough loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night was made worse when Tampa Bay Buccaneers star receiver Mike Evans suffered a broken clavicle in what could be a season-ending injury. 

Evans, who returned to action after being sidelined for three games with a hamstring injury, left the field on a cart during the second quarter after being ruled out with a concussion and broken clavicle.  

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is helped off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan.  (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The veteran receiver was injured while attempting to make a catch downfield when he was tackled by Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. Evans remained on the ground as medical staff attended to him on the field. 

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Evans landed on his right shoulder, and his head appeared to hit the ground during the diving catch attempt. He was eventually helped up before leaving the field on a cart. 

"He has a broken clavicle, and he’ll be out mostly through the end of the year," head coach Todd Bowles told reporters after the game. "We’ll see what happens." 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a catch in front of Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit.  (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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"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. It’s a tough blow, but we’ve