TAMPA — Mike Evans’ status for Tampa Bay’s first playoff game in 13 years is uncertain, though his left knee injury does not appear to be as serious as the Buccaneers initially feared.
Coach Bruce Arians said an MRI showed no structural damage and the star receiver is day to day for Saturday night’s NFC wild-card game at Washington.
Evans was hurt during the team’s regular-season finale against Atlanta, going down one play after a catch that made him the first player in NFL history to begin a career with seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
Arians described the injury as a hyperextension and said he hopes Evans will be able to join the team on the practice field as early as Thursday.