Bucs' latest injury report provides huge update on Mike Evans heading into Ravens showdown on Monday Night Football

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2) are entering a huge matchup against the Baltimore Ravens (4-2) on Monday Night Football and one of the week's biggest questions has revolved around the health of star wide receiver Mike Evans.

The five-time Pro Bowler has been dealing with a nagging hamstring injury for a while, now, and it reared its ugly head during the Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints (2-5) to the point where Evans didn't practice on Thursday or Friday.

The storm clouds parted and the sun came out on Saturday, however, as Evans logged a limited practice session. He's since been taken off the final injury report and doesn't have a designation heading into Monday's game.

The Bucs offense will receive another huge boost in the form of rookie center Graham Barton, who missed the Saints game with his own hamstring injury. He was also taken off the final report after logging limited sessions on Thursday and Friday before getting in a full session on Saturday.

Tampa Bay ruled out starting corner Jamel Dean, rookie receiver Kameron Johnson, second-year tight end Payne Durham, and second-year wideout Rakim Jarrett. Dean's absence is obviously the biggest of the bunch and UDFA rookie Tyrek Funderburk is expected to play in his stead.

And last but not least, Vita Vea's status is certainly one to monitor, as he popped up on the final report as a non-participant on Saturday because of a hamstring injury. He's officially listed as questionable, so it remains to be seen if he plays. That would be a huge loss, especially when considering the Ravens' two-headed rushing monster that is Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.

The Bucs are getting healthier, which is clearly a good development as they continue to march through the 2024 season. They'll certainly need their best players as they take on one of the NFL's top teams and Super Bowl contenders.