The Buccaneers placed Mike Evans on injured reserve Wednesday, an expected move after the wide receiver broke his clavicle on Monday night against the Lions.

Evans’ spot on the 53-player roster was filled with the promotion of veteran offensive guard Michael Jordan from the practice squad.

The Buccaneers used the spot vacated by Jordan on the practice squad to sign third-year wide receiver Brandon Johnson, who most recently went to training camp with the Steelers.

Evans is required to miss at least four games before he is eligible to return to the active roster, but his absence is expected to be significantly longer. Coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that it would be “touch and go” as to whether Evans is back on the field before the end of the regular season.

Evans was playing his first

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