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Mike Evans Injured, Ending Record 1,000-Yard Streak

10/24/2025

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Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver, suffered a broken clavicle and concussion in a 24-9 loss to the Detroit Lions and will miss 6–8 weeks.
The injury ends Evans's 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons, a record matched only by Jerry Rice.
Teammates and coaches expressed concern, noting his leadership, while Baker Mayfield said Buccaneers must adapt in Evans's absence.
Evans is set to become a free agent after the season.

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Story summary

Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver, suffered a broken clavicle and concussion in a 24-9 loss to the Detroit Lions and will miss 6–8 weeks.
The injury ends Evans's 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons, a record matched only by Jerry Rice.
Teammates and coaches expressed concern, noting his leadership, while Baker Mayfield said Buccaneers must adapt in Evans's absence.
Evans is set to become a free agent after the season.