Chris Evans
RB FA
Mon 4/28/25 3:43 PM

Evans will participate in Denver's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pelissero mentions that Evans has recovered after missing the entire 2024 season due to a ruptured patella tendon. Prior to the injury, Evans appeared in 34 regular-season games for the Bengals after being selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. His contributions in Cincinnati came mostly on kickoff returns and as a pass catcher out the backfield.

Chris Evans
RB FA
Mon 8/19/24 5:55 PM

Evans (leg) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The move was a formality for Evans after it was already reported he would miss the 2024 campaign due to suffering a torn patellar tendon during a joint practice with the Bears on Thursday. The Michigan product was competing for a spot on Cincinnati's running back depth chart behind Zack Moss and Chase Brown before suffering the injury.

Chris Evans
RB FA
Thu 8/15/24 8:16 PM

Evans is out for the season after suffering a torn patellar tendon during the Bengals' joint practice with the Bears on Thursday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The running back was carted off the practice field and had his leg placed in an air cast. Evans was competing for a spot on Cincinnati's running back depth chart behind Zack Moss and Chase Brown. The Michigan product carried the ball twice for 12 yards in 2023.

Chris Evans
RB FA
Sun 11/26/23 11:54 AM

Evans (healthy scratch) is inactive Sunday against the Steelers.
EDGE Analysis
With Chase Brown back from IR, Evans is the odd man out in the Bengals' Week 12 backfield. Also in the mix against Pittsburgh Sunday are starter Joe Mixon, as well as Trayveon Williams.

Chris Evans
RB FA
Wed 11/15/23 7:18 PM

Evans played two of the Bengals' 64 snaps on offense and went without a carry or target in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
As usual, lead back Joe Mixon dominated the snaps and touches for the Bengals, leaving little opportunity left over for Evans and Trayveon Williams, who combined for one target and no carries. Williams out-snapped Evans by a 14-2 margin Sunday, so he would appear to be next in line for the starting role if Mixon were to miss time at any point.

Chris Evans
RB FA
Wed 10/4/23 5:43 AM

Evans failed to record a single snap in Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
Evans did not see the field Sunday, as the veteran has fallen down the depth chart behind both Trayveon Williams and Chase Brown. With that said, Joe Mixon remains the only reliable fantasy back in this offense going forward, barring an injury. Evans should remain far of the fantasy radar going forward. The Bengals face the Cardinals in Week 5.

Chris Evans
RB FA
Mon 9/25/23 7:00 PM

Evans is inactive for Monday night's game against the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
With Evans the odd man out in the Bengals' Week 3 backfield, Trayveon Williams and Chase Brown are available to handle complementary snaps versus Los Angeles behind top running back Joe Mixon.

Chris Evans
RB FA
Thu 9/21/23 4:44 PM

Evans (hamstring) is no longer listed on the Bengals' injury report ahead of Monday night's Week 3 game against the Rams, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Evans played just seven offensive snaps in the Week 1 loss and then missed last week's game against the Ravens. He's been no threat to Joe Mixon's workload and might even be behind Trayveon Williams on the depth chart, a context that limits Evans' fantasy utility.

Chris Evans
RB FA
Sun 9/17/23 11:50 AM

Evans (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Evans' absence will leave the team without its No. 3 running back and kick returner. In his place, Charlie Jones, who handles punt return duties, will likely also take over on kicks, while running back Chase Brown will make his NFL debut after being selected in the fifth round of the 2023 Draft.

Chris Evans
RB FA
Fri 9/15/23 2:18 PM

Evans (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Evans will carry an injury designation into Cincinnati's matchup versus the Ravens in Week 2. If he's out, fifth-round rookie Chase Brown would likely be in line to make his NFL debut.