Bucs WR Mike Evans Ruled Out for 49ers Game: Where He Stands in 2025

Mike Evans won’t be suiting up this weekend, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will feel his absence. The 32-year-old wide receiver has been ruled out for their matchup against the 49ers due to a nagging hamstring injury—a tough blow for an offense that relies on his steady presence.

Evans has been a staple in Tampa Bay since the Bucs drafted him seventh overall back in 2014. He came into the league after a massive season at Texas A&M (and earned consensus All-American honors for a reason), but he’s made his real mark wearing pewter and red. This year, even on the wrong side of 30, he’s recorded 14 receptions, showing he isn’t just hanging on for nostalgia’s sake.

Of course, missing a game isn’t what anyone wanted to see—least of all Evans, who’s been as durable as they come most of his career. His knack for coming down with contested catches and making life tough for defenses has historically been a bright spot in the Bucs’ offense, especially during tough games.

With Evans sidelined, there’s more pressure on the rest of the receiver group to step up. How well they perform could have a big impact on Tampa Bay’s push this season, especially in a high-stakes game like this one.

For Evans, the hope is this hamstring isn’t a long-term setback. At this stage of his career, every snap counts, not just for the Bucs, but for Evans’ own place among the NFL’s most reliable receivers.