The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were hit hard with injuries to their star playmakers during Monday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens. Chris Godwin suffered a dislocated ankle and is expected to miss time.
Read more: Buccaneers' Mike Evans Exits Game With Apparent Leg Injury on MNF
Also, Mike Evans aggravated a hamstring injury he has been dealing with, and he will also miss some significant time.
#Bucs WR Mike Evans' hamstring injury will likely keep him out after the Week 11, per coach Todd Bowles. He described it as "moderate,” but says Evans is hurting pretty good.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2024Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles revealed that the hamstring issue Evans is dealing with is "moderate" though he is expecting the star receiver to miss the next four weeks.
The Bucs are set to face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8, the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9, and San Francisco 49ers in Week 10. They will have a bye in Week 11.
Evans is expected to miss the next three games, but he does have the bye week to attempt to get healthy. Losing both Evans and Godwin the same night was tough to deal with, and the Bucs lost to the Ravens 41-31.
Evans appeared on the injury report throughout the week with a hamstring injury, but he was apparently healthy enough to suit up. Even through the pain, he managed to log 25 yards and a touchdown pass.
During the first quarter, Evans caught a touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield, but he was shown hobbling on the sideline afterwards. Despite what appeared to be some significant pain, he remained in the game.
During the second quarter, Evans leaped into the air for his second touchdown pass of the game but came crashing down. While on the ground, the receiver could be heard screaming in pain.
Evans was able to walk off the field, but initial results indicated that his hamstring had finally locked up. Now, Bowles has revealed the star receiver is set to miss at least the next few games.
Godwin being knocked out is also concerning, as he is reportedly going to be out for "the rest of the year." He is set to have surgery on the dislocated ankle he suffered in the game, which would likely sideline him for multiple months.
With the Buccaneers now losing two starting wide receivers, they may need to look at the trade market before the NFL trade deadline arrives on Nov. 5. A couple of options could be New York Jets receiver Mike Williams, who the Jets are already testing on the market.
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Another surprise star receiver who may be available is Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp. Kupp is working his way back from an ankle injury and practiced fully on Monday. With his return to action, Los Angeles has apparently been in contact with several teams who want to bring him in.
The Buccaneers could use either receiver considering Godwin may be out for the season and Evans is out for at least the next three games.
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