The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have ruled out star receiver Mike Evans in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers, but there is optimism that he’ll be able to return

On Friday, receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) was ruled out. In addition, five Buccaneers were listed as questionable including safety Jordan Whitehead (quad), nose tackle Greg Gaines (calf), safety Tykee Smith (knee), receiver Jalen McMillan (hamstring) and long snapper Evan Deckers (hamstring).

There is not a precise date in which Evans is expected to return, however, it is worth noting that Tampa Bay decided against placing the veteran wide receiver on injured reserve. If the team had, it would have kept him out for four games, and Evans would have been unable to return until Week 13 against the Panthers.