Evans signed with Chicago's active roster off the practice squad Saturday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. Evans is likely to work as Chicago's third-string running back behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson on Sunday against the Lions, as Travis Homer (hamstring) is listed as doubtful. A roster spot for Evans opened up when the Bears placed guard Ryan Bates on injured reserve.
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Team
Chicago Bears
Birthdate
7/9/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 203 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 3; Pk (TEN)
Birthplace
Oak Hill, FL, USA
Position
RB
College
Appalachian State
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Chicago Bears
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Buffalo Bills
2023-2024
(2 seasons)
Miami Dolphins
2023-2023
(1 season)
Tennessee Titans
2020-2022
(2 seasons)
Evans signed with Chicago's active roster off the practice squad Saturday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. Evans is likely to work as Chicago's third-string running back behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson on Sunday against the Lions, as Travis Homer (hamstring) is listed as doubtful. A roster spot for Evans opened up when the Bears placed guard Ryan Bates on injured reserve.
Evans reverted to Chicago's practice squad on Wednesday. per the NFL's official transactions report. The Bears elevated Evans for Monday night's loss to the Vikings, but he was ultimately only called upon to handle seven snaps on special-teams. If Roschon Johnson (concussion) is again unable to suit up Sunday versus Detroit, Evans will be a candidate to be elevated as a depth option behind D'Andre Swift again.
The Bears elevated Evans from the practice squad ahead of Monday night's game against the Vikings, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. With Roschon Johnson (concussion) out and D'Andre Swift (groin) coming into Monday night hobbled, the Bears need some extra backfield depth. Evans carried the ball three times for three yards last week against San Francisco.
Evans reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. Evans was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 38-13 loss to the 49ers, turning three carries into three yards while playing three offensive snaps. The running back could be asked to join the Bears' roster again in Week 15 versus the Vikings on Monday Night Football with Travis Homer (head) and Roschon Johnson (concussion) potentially banged up.
Evans had three rushes for three yards in the Bears' 38-13 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. Evans was activated to the active roster with Roschon Johnson (concussion) sitting this game out. Despite functioning as the No. 3 running back, Travis Homer suffered a head injury, resulting in Evans seeing more action than anticipated. If Chicago continues to deal with running back injuries, Evans could be elevated from the practice squad during the fantasy playoffs.
The Bears elevated Evans from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports. Evans joined the Bears' practice squad Nov. 6 after being let go from the Bills' injured reserve Oct. 29 due to a hamstring injury he suffered in late August. Evans will be on the Bears' active roster for Sunday's game against the 49ers, and he could see some snaps on offense due to Roschon Johnson (concussion) being ruled out. If D'Andre Swift (quadriceps) was also unable to play, Evans would serve as the Bears' No. 2 running back behind Travis Homer.
Evans is a candidate to be elevated from Chicago's practice squad prior to Sunday's game against the 49ers, as D'Andre Swift (quad) is listed as questionable while Roschon Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out. The Bears also have Travis Homer on the roster, but Homer has been deployed mostly in a pass catching capacity throughout his career, so Evans could see some run on early downs, especially if Swift is limited or unavailable. Swift was a limited participant in practice Friday after sitting out both Wednesday and Thursday. Evans dressed for 19 regular-season games spanning 2020-2023, with 11 of those appearances coming with the Bears.
The Bears signed Evans to their practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports. Evans was dropped by the Bills on Oct. 29, but he's already found a new home in Chicago. The Appalachian State product's most recent in-game action came in 2023 with the Dolphins, when he appeared in two contests and recorded 16 rushing yards on two carries. He could be elevated to Chicago's active roster at some point this season, especially after Khalil Herbert was traded to the Bengals on Tuesday.
The Bills released Evans on Tuesday. Evans started the regular season on injured reserve after injuring his hamstring during the Bills' preseason finale against the Panthers in late August. His 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Oct. 9, but the Bills don't have room for Evans to join the active roster alongside fellow running backs James Cook, Ray Davis and Ty Johnson. Frank Gore is the lone running back on the Bills' practice squad, so while Evans could stick around in Buffalo, he has the option to explore his opportunities elsewhere and catch on with a team in need of depth at running back.