The Bucs’ Mike Evans returns to practice and is expected to play against the Ravens

TAMPA – A hamstring injury limited Mike Evans to just 57% of offensive snaps in the Bucs’ 51-27 win last Sunday in New Orleans.

The Pro Bowl receiver finished the game with just two receptions for 34 yards, both on the opening drive.

Evans practiced for the first time this week on Saturday. He is listed as questionable for Monday night’s game against the Ravens, although the Bucs seemed confident he would play.

Evans has 25 receptions for 310 yards and five touchdowns this season, tied for the most by teammate Chris Godwin and others in the NFL.

At that pace, Evans would finish with 878 receiving yards, breaking his streak of 10 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to start his career, an NFL record. Jerry Rice holds the NFL record for consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons with 11.

Center Graham Barton, who missed the Saints game with a hamstring injury, continued training and is expected to begin on Monday.

“He did some things (on Saturday) that were encouraging,” head coach Todd Bowles said. “We’ll see how the next two days go and we’ll see how he feels.”

Receiver Trey Palmer, who missed the last two games with a concussion, is expected to play: “Trey will be good,” Bowles said.

The only players ruled out are cornerback Jamel Dean (hamstring), tight end Payne Durham (calf) and receiver Kameron Johnson (ankle).

This story will be updated.

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