Darrynton Evans RB FA Thu 11/16/23 5:11 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Chicago waived Evans on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
A little over a month after signing him to their 53-man roster, the Bears have now decided to part ways with Evans. Unless he's claimed by another team during the current waiver period, he's set to become a free agent again.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Fri 11/10/23 7:37 AM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans rushed twice for five yards in the Bears' 16-13 win over the Panthers on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
After getting 25 combined touches combined Weeks 6 and 7, Evans received three carries and four targets over the past two games. With Khalil Herbert (ankle) appearing set to return to the lineup in Week 11, Evans may not have a spot on the game-day roster going forward.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Sun 11/5/23 8:54 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans had a two-yard rush and two catches for 19 yards in the Bears' 24-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
After handling 25 touches in Weeks 6 and 7, Evans has seen his workload decrease in each of the last two weeks. He'll likely retain a minor role in the offense until Khalil Herbert (ankle) returns, which could be as soon as Week 10. Once Herbert is back, Evans may be a candidate to be inactive on game days.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Mon 10/30/23 10:07 AM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans rushed four times for 18 yards and a touchdown while catching three passes for 22 yards in the Bears' 30-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Evans had the most yards among the three Chicago running backs despite having fewer touches than D'Onta Foreman and Roschon Johnson. It seems likely that Evans will remain in the backfield rotation until Khalil Herbert (ankle) returns from injured reserve, which could be as soon as Week 10.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Sun 10/22/23 6:11 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans carried the ball 14 times for 48 yards and caught one of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 30-12 win over the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
The 2020 third-round pick saw nearly as many touches as D'Onta Foreman (19), but the latter was far more productive, piling up 120 scrimmage yards and three total TDs. Evans' workload is encouraging, but his role in the Chicago backfield in Week 8 against the Chargers will likely be dependent on the health of Roschon Johnson (concussion).
Darrynton Evans RB FA Sun 10/15/23 9:17 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans rushed nine times for 32 yards and added a two-yard reception in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Until the fourth quarter, Evans had split the backfield touches almost evenly with D'Onta Foreman. By the end of the game, Foreman had more work and was the more effective back. It's unclear if Evans will retain a role in the offense when Roshcon Johnson (concussion) returns to the lineup.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Fri 10/13/23 3:50 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans is one of two healthy running backs for Chicago, along with D'Onta Foreman, heading into Sunday's game against the Vikings, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Bears will also have fullback Khari Blasingame available but will play without Khalil Herbert (ankle), Roschon Johnson (concussion) and Travis Homer (hamstring). Evans, who signed with the team this past Sunday, will likely cede the majority of carries to Foreman but could have a role in Chicago's depleted backfield.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Sun 10/8/23 11:12 AM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans agreed to a contract with the Bears on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Evans became a free agent Saturday after terminating his practice squad contract with the Dolphins. With starting running back Khalil Herbert expected to miss multiple weeks with a high ankle sprain, and injuries to Roschon Johnson (concussion) and Travis Homer (hamstring), Evans could get backfield snaps right away in Week 6 against the Vikings on Oct. 15.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Sat 10/7/23 7:15 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans terminated his practice squad contract with the Dolphins on Saturday, making him a free agent, according to the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Evans must not see an opportunity in Miami behind Raheem Mostert, De'Von Achane and Salvon Ahmed, especially with Jeff Wilson also due back from injured reserve. Evans appeared in six games for the Bears last season, rushing 14 times for 64 yards and catching one pass for 33 yards. He'll look for an opportunity elsewhere.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Thu 8/31/23 5:48 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans signed with the Dolphins' practice squad Thursday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Evans spent training camp with the Bills competing for the No. 3 running back spot against Ty Johnson and Latavius Murray. The 2020 third-round pick out of Appalachian State will now spend the beginning of the 2023 season on the Dolphins' practice squad and await an opportunity to be called up to the main roster.