“We love Coach Bowles,” receiver Mike Evans said. “That’s another reason we’re trying to win it. I don’t think he gets the respect he deserves. Just because he’s too calm? No, he ain’t ... calm. They don’t see everything.

Former Ohio State star and Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka has hauled in his first career touchdown grab in a preseason matchup against t

But as he enters his 12th NFL season, Evans made headlines with a revealing comment about his future.

Mike Evans streaked into the secondary, cut outside and leaped to catch a perfect post-corner toss from Baker Mayfield

Dec 31, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) in the fourth quarter against the Duke Blue Devils in the 2013 Chick-fil-a Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images / John David Mercer-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Mike Evans will not play in the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.

Just after the Buccaneers completed their joint practice with the Steelers, head coach Todd Bowles told reporters that all starters aside from Mike Evans and Lavonte David would play in Saturday's preseason game.

The Bucs will rest All-Pros Mike Evans and Lavonte David vs. the Steelers, giving others more chances ahead of Week 1.