The Buccaneers are walking a tightrope in the NFC South, but at least the injury picture is finally starting to tilt their way. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned to practice this week , though neither was expected to suit up against the Saints as Tampa Bay chooses caution over desperation.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter has already indicated Evans has been targeting a Week 15 return, with the Thursday matchup against the Falcons or, at worst, Week 16 vs. Carolina circled as realistic dates as he works back from a broken clavicle that has limited him to 14 catches for 140 yards and one touchdown this season.

Now there is a stronger reason for optimism. As Rick Stroud relayed on X, head coach Todd Bowles said that Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan, and left tackle Tristan Wirfs are “in play” for

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