Buccaneers WR Mike Evans Takes Pre-Planned Rest Day Thursday Amid Collarbone Recovery

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (collarbone/rest) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice. He had been a limited participant Wednesday, continuing maintenance for a fractured collarbone that sidelined him for six games before his return last Thursday. While a mid-week downgrade in practice activity is typically concerning, the team attributing his absence to rest suggests it was a pre-planned off day. Assuming he practices Friday, Evans is expected to play a full complement of snaps in Sunday's game at Carolina.