Buffalo Bills running back Darrynton Evans made his case to make the final roster in Saturday afternoon's preseason defeat to the visiting Carolina Panthers in Orchard Park, tying for the team lead in receiving with three catches for 28 yards and a touchdown while adding 15 rushing yards on three carries. Evans certainly put together a nice day on Saturday against the Panthers, shedding a tackle and high-stepping his way across the end zone to give the Bills a lead in the second quarter, but his performance was overshadowed by undrafted rookie Frank Gore Jr., who also scored but produced a whopping 101 yards. Evans, 26, is not as likely to make Buffalo's 53-man roster following Gore's standout showing, and he probably wouldn't be any greater than the No. 4 back on the depth chart even if he does stick around.
Aug 24, 2024 7:32 PM EST
Miami Dolphins running back Darrynton Evans was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced. Evans spent the first half of this season with the Bears, totaling a career-high 105 rushing yards, 49 receiving yards, and one touchdown. His promotion to Miami's active roster suggests that there's a real chance De'Von Achane (knee) or Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) will not play on Friday. Fantasy managers invested in this backfield should check back for updates on the Dolphins' final injury report Thursday afternoon.
Nov 23, 2023 1:25 PM EST
Chicago Bears running back Darrynton Evans found the end zone for the first time this year on Sunday night, finishing with four carries for 18 yards and a rushing touchdown. He also added three catches for 22 yards on four targets. With Khalil Herbert (ankle) on IR, there was an opportunity for touches in the Bears' backfield. Evans ended up with fewer touches than both Roschon Johnson and D'Onta Foreman, but he managed to find paydirt and had the best game in the running back room. The 25-year-old had the most yards of any running back and should remain in the mix in some capacity until Herbert returns. The Bears take on the Saints in Week 9, who allow the fifth-fewest points to running backs this season. While Evans is likely to have some role, his matchup combined with an uncertain role should keep him out of fantasy lineups.
Oct 30, 2023 11:25 AM EST
Buffalo Bills running back Darrynton Evans rushed nine times for 65 yards in Saturday's 24-21 preseason win over the Chicago Bears. The 25-year-old created a highlight play on a slick, tackle-busting 35-yard sprint to start the fourth quarter with a bang. Evans nicely capped off a fairly productive preseason, where he took 21 attempts for 108 yards through three games. Ty Johnson handled 11 carries for 46 yards in this one after signing with the Bills earlier in the week. Assuming Buffalo only retains four RBs heading into the regular season, it likely comes down to either Evans or Johnson for the fourth-string spot. Fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned about the status of either back in upcoming drafts.
Aug 26, 2023 10:18 PM EST
The Bills have signed Evans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Jul 25, 2023 8:55 AM EST
Evans was waived by the Colts on Tuesday.
May 2, 2023 9:40 AM EST
Evans ended the season with 14 carries for 64 yards along with one reception for 33 yards over six games played.
Jan 8, 2023 5:24 PM EST
Evans rushed twice for nine yards in the Bears' 25-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Dec 18, 2022 6:02 PM EST
Evans rushed three times for 21 yards in the Bears' 28-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Dec 4, 2022 5:40 PM EST
Evans rushed nine times for 34 yards and caught his only target for 33 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Jets.
Nov 27, 2022 3:18 PM EST
The Bears elevated Evans from their practice squad to the active roster ahead of a Week 12 clash against the Jets.
Nov 26, 2022 5:09 PM EST
Evans reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Nov 21, 2022 8:01 PM EST
Evans was elevated to the Bears' active roster Saturday.
Nov 19, 2022 11:52 AM EST
Evans reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Oct 3, 2022 4:43 PM EST
Evans has been elevated to the Bears' active roster ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Giants, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Oct 1, 2022 11:12 AM EST
Evans was among the 14 players signed to Chicago's practice squad Wednesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Aug 31, 2022 8:11 PM EST
The Bears waived Evans on Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.
Aug 30, 2022 1:49 PM EST
Evans rushed four times for 18 yards and posted a 14-yard reception in the Bears' 21-20 win against the Browns on Saturday.
Aug 28, 2022 9:36 AM EST
Evans rushed eight times for 39 yards and a touchdown while catching two passes for seven yards in the Bears' 27-11 preseason win over the Seahawks' on Thursday.
Aug 19, 2022 4:24 AM EST
Evans rushed seven times for 20 yards and caught three of six targets for six yards in the Bears' 19-14 win over the Chiefs on Sunday.
Aug 14, 2022 6:08 AM EST
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