Buccaneers WR Mike Evans has broken collarbone

Oct 21, 2025

Bucs WR Mike Evans suffered a broken collarbone and is out for most of the year, coach Todd Bowles announced. Absolutely brutal.

Fantasy Impact:

There is no official timeline yet for Evans, but by "most of the year" we have to assume if Evans can come back it would be for a Bucs deep playoff run. As far as the rest of the season goes, Egbuka should take over as the team's WR1 but is dealing with a hamstring issue. Godwin has been out as well, leaving Shepard and the Johnsons as next up. If Godwin remains out, Shepard and Tez should fall in line behind Egbuka. However, Otton could be a sneaky play going forward as well. He was targeted nine times and finished with a 7-65-0 line on Monday night.

yesterday

Titans will release WR Tyler Lockett

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 9:13 PM EDT

Veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett’s tenure in Tennessee did not last long.

Lockett asked for and will receive his release, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Fantasy Impact:

Lockett hasn’t done much for the Titans, with just 10 catches for 70 yards this season. The story said the news of his impending release has been leaked, but the release is not yet official and it means it’s still possible for a team to trade for Lockett.

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans leaves game vs. Lions

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 8:53 PM EDT

Mike Evans was playing his first game since Week 3 when he injured his hamstring.

His return didn’t last long.

The Buccaneers wide receiver was carted off the sideline after stretching out for a deep pass from Baker Mayfield with 5:00 remaining in the first half. Evans had the ball until his shoulder and head hit the ground.

Fantasy Impact:

Evans appeared to be knocked out briefly. He remained on the ground for a while and appeared woozy and in significant pain as athletic trainers helped him off the field. He was ruled out with a concussion and a shoulder injury.

49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) 'will continue like last week'

Cam Inman on X

yesterday · 6:24 PM EDT

QB Brock Purdy likely a reach to return this week at Houston, “will continue like he did last week,” said Shanahan, noting Houston turf not a factor.

Related players: Mac Jones

Fantasy Impact:

Purdy was limited all last week but didn't play. It looks like Purdy could again be a limited participant in practice this week with the end result up in the air for Week 8's game - which is an early game at Houston on Sunday. The SNF broadcast briefly talked about turf toe injuries and essentially called them unpredictable with good days and bad days in the recovery, and we seem to be seeing that with Purdy.