Darrynton Evans RB FA Tue 8/29/23 11:07 AM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans was waived by the Bills on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Evans came aboard when the team lost Nyheim Hines (knee) for the season, but ultimately, the 25-year-old Evans was unable to push past Ty Johnson and Latavius Murray for the team's No. 3 running back spot. He'll now have to seek out a chance with another franchise.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Tue 7/25/23 11:55 AM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
The Bills have signed Evans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Evans provides the Bills with added backfield depth in the wake of Nyheim Hines having sustained a knee injury that is expected to sideline him this season. James Cook, Damien Harris and Latavius Murray currently head the team's running back corps, so Evans doesn't have a clear path to steady carries, but the 2020 third-rounder does at least have a chance to absorb some of the change-of-pace work that Hines was slated to handle.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Tue 5/2/23 12:40 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans was waived by the Colts on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Evans signed with the Colts in March after participating in a tryout with the team. The 24-year-old appeared in six games with the Bears last season, recording 14 carries for 64 yards and a catch for 33 yards on his only target. The Appalachian State product has also spent time with the Titans during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, but he'll now work to find a new opportunity elsewhere.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Fri 3/31/23 1:50 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
The Colts are slated to sign Evans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Evans, who worked out for Indianapolis early Friday morning, has since reportedly received a contract to suit up for the team in 2023. The 24-year-old running back is heading into his fourth year in the NFL and is now in line to play for his third different team following his two-season tenure with the Titans and a one-year stint in Chicago. Evans will presumably compete for a roster spot with Deon Jackson, Jake Funk and Aaron Shampklin behind top backfield options Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Fri 3/31/23 9:26 AM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
The Colts are hosting Evans for a tryout Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Evans, a 2020 third-round pick of the Titans, garnered 64 yards on 13 carries with the Bears last season, but became an unrestricted free agent back in March. Indianapolis already has Zack Moss and Deon Jackson present as depth behind Jonathan Taylor (ankle), but Evans' experience in the kick return game could help his chances of earning an opportunity.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Wed 3/15/23 6:04 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Sun 1/8/23 8:24 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans ended the season with 14 carries for 64 yards along with one reception for 33 yards over six games played.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Sun 12/18/22 9:02 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans rushed twice for nine yards in the Bears' 25-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Sun 12/4/22 8:40 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans rushed three times for 21 yards in the Bears' 28-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Darrynton Evans RB FA Sun 11/27/22 6:18 PM
Darrynton Evans
RB FA
Evans rushed nine times for 34 yards and caught his only target for 33 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
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.