Darrynton Evans - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Works out for G-Men Evans (hamstring) worked out for the Giants on Tuesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Evans spent the offseason and training camp with the Bills but suffered a hamstring injury in mid-August before being let go with an injury settlement ahead of Week 1. Now healthy, the veteran running back is looking for a new opportunity. The Giants need backfield help after losing Cam Skattebo to a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches injury settlement Evans (hamstring) was waived by the Bills with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Evans played in just one preseason game for the Bills before suffering a hamstring injury. The 2020 third-round pick has struggled to find a home and stay healthy in the NFL, spending time with the Titans, Bears and Dolphins since entering the league but never playing more than seven regular-season games in a season. Once he's healthy, he'll be able to sign with another team, although a practice squad is his most likely destination.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Bills placed Evans (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Evans was injured during practice last week and didn't play in the second preseason contest. He'll now be forced to sit out the entirety of the 2025 season unless he's later released with an injury settlement.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bills RB Darrynton Evans placed on IR, sign RB Jarveon Howard and WR Grant DuBose The Bills placed one player on IR, two were waived/injured and two new players signed on Tuesday morning.

AUGUST 19 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Unavailable Sunday Evans (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's preseason matchup with the Bears, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Evans suffered a hamstring injury during the Bills' practice Friday, which will ultimately sideline him for the team's second contest of the preseason. The running back will look to return to action at some point this week in order to play in the team's preseason finale Saturday versus the Buccaneers.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring issue Evans is tending to a hamstring injury, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Evans presumably picked up the issue during a training camp practice, and now his availability for Sunday's preseason contest at Chicago is in question. If he can't play in that one, it could mean more snaps for Frank Gore.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Darrynton Evans shakes off defender on 7-yard TD catch Buffalo Bills running back Darrynton Evans shakes off defender on 7-yard TD catch.

AUGUST 9 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Ray Davis "Focus On What I Can Control" Bills running back Ray Davis addresses the media after practice at 2025 Training Camp on August 4th, 2025. Topics include: His comfort on th...

AUGUST 4 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Dawson Knox, Dane Jackson, Alec Anderson, and Darrynton Evans Visit The Huddle For Hunger High School Challenge Winner The Buffalo Bills together with Wegmans and FeedMore WNY visited Orchard Park High School in celebration of their first-place finish in the...

APRIL 30 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

In the Community | Buffalo Bills Huddle for Hunger visit to Orchard Park High School The Buffalo Bills together with Wegmans and FeedMore WNY visited Orchard Park High School in celebration of their first-place finish in the...

APRIL 29 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills Re-Sign James Cook Depth Piece at Running Back The Buffalo Bills signed Darrynton Evans, who has spent time with the team but has yet to appear in a game for them.

MARCH 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands opportunity in Buffalo Evans is slated to sign with the Bills, per his representation at Priority Sports.

Impact Evans appeared in five games with Chicago last season while also spending time on the team's practice squad. Across those five appearances, he rushed three times for three yards and played on special teams. Now, the 2020 third-round pick will get a chance to compete for a reserve role in Buffalo.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Bears off practice squad Evans signed with Chicago's active roster off the practice squad Saturday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Evans is likely to work as Chicago's third-string running back behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson on Sunday against the Lions, as Travis Homer (hamstring) is listed as doubtful. A roster spot for Evans opened up when the Bears placed guard Ryan Bates on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Evans reverted to Chicago's practice squad on Wednesday. per the NFL's official transactions report.

Impact The Bears elevated Evans for Monday night's loss to the Vikings, but he was ultimately only called upon to handle seven snaps on special-teams. If Roschon Johnson (concussion) is again unable to suit up Sunday versus Detroit, Evans will be a candidate to be elevated as a depth option behind D'Andre Swift again.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Evans reverted to Chicago's practice squad on Wednesday. per the NFL's official transactions report.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated ahead of MNF The Bears elevated Evans from the practice squad ahead of Monday night's game against the Vikings, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact With Roschon Johnson (concussion) out and D'Andre Swift (groin) coming into Monday night hobbled, the Bears need some extra backfield depth. Evans carried the ball three times for three yards last week against San Francisco.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Evans reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Evans was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 38-13 loss to the 49ers, turning three carries into three yards while playing three offensive snaps. The running back could be asked to join the Bears' roster again in Week 15 versus the Vikings on Monday Night Football with Travis Homer (head) and Roschon Johnson (concussion) potentially banged up.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited role in defeat Evans had three rushes for three yards in the Bears' 38-13 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Evans was activated to the active roster with Roschon Johnson (concussion) sitting this game out. Despite functioning as the No. 3 running back, Travis Homer suffered a head injury, resulting in Evans seeing more action than anticipated. If Chicago continues to deal with running back injuries, Evans could be elevated from the practice squad during the fantasy playoffs.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The Bears elevated Evans from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Evans joined the Bears' practice squad Nov. 6 after being let go from the Bills' injured reserve Oct. 29 due to a hamstring injury he suffered in late August. Evans will be on the Bears' active roster for Sunday's game against the 49ers, and he could see some snaps on offense due to Roschon Johnson (concussion) being ruled out. If D'Andre Swift (quadriceps) was also unable to play, Evans would serve as the Bears' No. 2 running back behind Travis Homer.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevation candidate with RBs hurt Evans is a candidate to be elevated from Chicago's practice squad prior to Sunday's game against the 49ers, as D'Andre Swift (quad) is listed as questionable while Roschon Johnson...

Impact The Bears also have Travis Homer on the roster, but Homer has been deployed mostly in a pass catching capacity throughout his career, so Evans could see some run on early downs, especially if Swift is limited or unavailable. Swift was a limited participant in practice Friday after sitting out both Wednesday and Thursday. Evans dressed for 19 regular-season games spanning 2020-2023, with 11 of those appearances coming with the Bears.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Chicago The Bears signed Evans to their practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Evans was dropped by the Bills on Oct. 29, but he's already found a new home in Chicago. The Appalachian State product's most recent in-game action came in 2023 with the Dolphins, when he appeared in two contests and recorded 16 rushing yards on two carries. He could be elevated to Chicago's active roster at some point this season, especially after Khalil Herbert was traded to the Bengals on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Buffalo The Bills released Evans on Tuesday.

Impact Evans started the regular season on injured reserve after injuring his hamstring during the Bills' preseason finale against the Panthers in late August. His 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Oct. 9, but the Bills don't have room for Evans to join the active roster alongside fellow running backs James Cook, Ray Davis and Ty Johnson. Frank Gore is the lone running back on the Bills' practice squad, so while Evans could stick around in Buffalo, he has the option to explore his opportunities elsewhere and catch on with a team in need of depth at running back.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Week 8 mix Evans (hamstring) wasn't activated from IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Evans, whose 21-day practice window opened Oct. 9, will thus target a potential return to action in Week 9. In his continued absence, James Cook, Ray Davis and Ty Johnson are available to handle the Bills' running back duties versus Seattle.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 8 Evans (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.

Impact The Appalachian State product must still be activated to the Bills' active roster in order to suit up Sunday. Despite back-to-back weeks without practice limitations, Evans is expected to miss his eighth consecutive game due to a hamstring injury. However, if he is activated ahead of Sunday's contest, he'll likely serve as the team's fourth-string running back behind Ty Johnson, Ray Davis and James Cook.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on IR for Week 7 Evans (hamstring) was not activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Evans will miss his seventh consecutive game to open the season after he was injured in late August. The Bills will continue to roll with James Cook, Ray Davis (calf) and Ty Johnson in the backfield for another week. Evans is unlikely to have a substantial role once he's activated. His 21-day practice window was opened 10 days ago.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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