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Darrynton Evans: 2023 free agent signing View photos of Colts RB Darrynton Evans who re-signed with the team in free agency.

MARCH 31, 2023 • COLTS.COM

Colts Sign Former Titans, Bears Running Back The Indianapolis Colts added to their backfield on Friday by signing former Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears running back Darrynton Evans.

MARCH 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will be an unrestricted free agent Chicago didn't extend Evans a qualifying offer or tender as a restricted free agent Wednesday, so he's officially an unrestricted free agent, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports...

Impact Evans appeared in six games for the Bears in 2022, totaling 14 rushing attempts for 64 yards and securing his lone target for 33 yards. The 2020 third-round pick has previous experience as a kick-return man during his time in Tennessee, which should increase his value as a free agent this summer.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive in Week 18 Evans ended the season with 14 carries for 64 yards along with one reception for 33 yards over six games played.

Impact Evans saw his first offensive snaps of the season in Week 11, while Khalil Herbert was on injured reserve. During the five games he was in the running back rotation, he topped out at 18 snaps and handled a total of 14 carries in five games. He's now a restricted free agent.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal usage in loss Evans rushed twice for nine yards in the Bears' 25-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact After handling 10 touches in Week 12, Evans has a total of five touches in the two games since that time. With Khalil Herbert (hip) nearing a return, Evans could see his role diminish even further as he'd likely move back to the No. 3 running back role.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minor role in loss Evans rushed three times for 21 yards in the Bears' 28-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact After handling 10 touches last week against the Jets, Evans was used very sparingly against Green Bay, and his inconsistent usage through two games will make him tough to consider as a reliable fantasy option in the near future.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darrynton Evans explodes for 21-yard gain into red zone Running back Darrynton Evans sets up the Bears in the red zone with a 21-yard run.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Gets 10 touches in Week 12 loss Evans rushed nine times for 34 yards and caught his only target for 33 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Jets.

Impact Evans outraced C.J. Mosley around the corner for a 33-yard gain after catching a pass over the middle on Chicago's opening drive, but that was his only target, and the practice-squad elevation failed to get much going on the ground. After using Evans as the only change-of-pace option behind David Montgomery, the Bears will likely add Evans to the roster again for their Week 13 game against the Packers.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darrynton Evans turns Siemian's 2-yard pass into 33-yard pickup Chicago Bears running back Darrynton Evans turns quarterback Trevor Siemian's 2-yard pass into 33-yard pickup.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • NFL.COM

Darrynton Evans turns checkdown into 33-yard gain Bears running back Darrynton Evans picks up 33 yards after catching a short throw by quarterback Trevor Siemian.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Promoted to active roster again The Bears elevated Evans from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of a Week 12 clash against the Jets.

Impact Evans was also elevated ahead of last week's loss to Atlanta, but he played only two offensive snaps and didn't receive a touch or a target. The third-year back also logged six special-teams snaps and figures to fill a similar role this week. Chicago will likely again go with David Montgomery and Trestan Ebner as its top two ball carriers Sunday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps back down to practice squad Evans reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Evans was elevated from Chicago's practice squad for the second time this season ahead of Sunday's loss to Atlanta. However, the 24-year-old running back once failed to record an offensive statistic, as he played six of his eight snaps on special teams Week 11. Evans will now be eligible for one game-day activation before requiring a full spot on the active roster in order to suit up again for the Bears in 2022.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to active roster Evans was elevated to the Bears' active roster Saturday.

Impact Evans got the call-up in early October when David Montgomery was sidelined, but Saturday's designation will likely help provide depth at running back with Khalil Herbert (hip) on injured reserve. Trestan Ebner figures to be the team's No. 2 back on paper, although it's possible Evans sees more offensive work if the team chooses to take a committee approach with the backup spot.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Evans reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Evans got the bump up to the active roster with David Montgomery (ankle) sidelined Sunday against the Giants. Operating as the team's No. 3 running back, Evans never saw the field on offense, but he did see 10 snaps on special teams. If Montgomery is unable to go in Week 5 against the Vikings, Evans may get another opportunity with the Bears.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated by Bears Evans has been elevated to the Bears' active roster ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Giants, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact With David Montgomery (ankle) sidelined, Evans has been called up to help provide depth at running back. Khalil Herbert is expected to see the lion's share of the workload, but Evans will be available to back him up alongside Trestan Ebner.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone Evans rushed eight times for 39 yards and a touchdown while catching two passes for seven yards in the Bears' 27-11 preseason win over the Seahawks' on Thursday.

Impact Evans got into the game after both Khalil Herbert and Trestan Ebner saw action. At that point, Evans and Ebner rotated series until Ebner left with an ankle injury. Evans saw work as late as the fourth quarter. He had his best production when seeing four straight carries that resulted in the Bears moving the chains. He'll likely remain in a battle with Evans for the No. 3 running back role.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to Bears

Geno Smith did little to distinguish himself in his battle with Drew Lock for Seattle’s starting quarterback job as the sloppy Seahawks fell 27-11 to the Chicago Bears in the secon...

AUGUST 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Darrynton Evans pounds it in from 1 yard out Rookie running back Darrynton Evans rumbles into the end zone from the 1-yard line to help extend the Bears' lead to 24-0.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Darrynton Evan plows up the middle for one-yard TD rush Chicago Bears running back Darrynton Evan plows up the middle for a one-yard touchdown rush.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • NFL.COM

Sees significant work Evans rushed seven times for 20 yards and caught three of six targets for six yards in the Bears' 19-14 win over the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Evans is primarily competing with sixth-round draft choice Trestan Ebner for the No. 3 running back role behind David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert. Although Evans saw a lot of work in the preseason opener, his production paled in comparison to Ebner's, who was effective as both a runner and receiver. The next two weeks could settle this training camp battle.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Battling for third-string role Evans' running style fits the scheme the Bears are putting in place as he competes for a role behind David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert, Brendan Sugrue of USA Today reports.

Impact Evans' main competition for the third-string role is this year's sixth-round draft choice Trestan Ebner. However, when the Bears claimed Evans off waivers, they took on the last two years of his rookie deal. Although that's a small financial investment, it could indicate the team is hopeful he'll carve out a role on the roster. For fantasy, he would likely need Montgomery or Herbert to miss time while Evans earns a depth chart spot ahead of Ebner to have weekly fantasy value.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Bears The Bears have claimed Evans off waivers from the Titans.

Impact The 2020 third-rounder was waived by the Titans on Thursday, but now that he's been claimed by the Bears, Evans will look to secure a depth role in Chicago's backfield behind David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert, who remain under contract with the team in 2022. Injuries derailed Evans' first two pro seasons, but when healthy, the 5-foot-10, 203-pounder offers change-of-pace utility.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee Titans release 2020 third-round pick, running back Darrynton Evans Darrynton Evans played just six games in two seasons with Titans, including one last year, due to injury.

MARCH 10, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Cut by Titans The Titans waived Evans on Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 2020 third-rounder saw action in just one regular-season game last year before landing on IR with a knee issue. The 5-foot-10, 203-pounder will now look to catch on elsewhere as a depth running back. Meanwhile, the Titans will need to restock their backfield options behind Derrick Henry, with both D'Onta Foreman and Dontrell Hilliard poised to become unrestricted free agents.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Titans add rookie linebacker Monty Rice to IR list now at 18

The Tennessee Titans have added rookie linebacker Monty Rice to an injured reserve list now at 18 with the team at its bye

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

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Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to Bears

Titans add rookie linebacker Monty Rice to IR list now at 18