'Talk About a Warrior': Tom Brady Reacts to Major Injury
Tom Brady has expressed his support for former teammate Mike Evans following a significant injury that sidelined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver. During Tampa Bay’s Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions, Evans suffered a broken collarbone, an injury expected to keep him out for most of the season.
Brady, who played alongside Evans during his three-year stint with the Buccs, referred to the wide receiver as a “warrior” in a heartfelt message shared on social media. Evans was one of Brady’s key targets during their 2021 Super Bowl-winning campaign, recording 1,035 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns that season. The quarterback credited Evans for his toughness, leadership, and impact on the team both on and off the field.
The injury occurred during the second quarter of Monday Night Football when Evans was tackled by Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. The Buccs later confirmed the diagnosis of a broken collarbone, and Evans is set to undergo surgery. Though recovery timelines vary, reports suggest he could return in approximately eight weeks, potentially in time for Tampa Bay’s playoff push.
For the Buccs, losing Evans is a blow to their offensive firepower and locker room leadership. Known for his consistency, Evans has been a cornerstone of Tampa Bay’s success since being drafted in 2014. His absence will put added pressure on the team’s other receivers as they adapt to a new offensive strategy.
NFL GOAT Tom Brady Reacts to Tampa Bay Buccaneers Star Mike Evans’ Major Injury
Evans’ leadership and skill will undoubtedly be missed, but his determination and history of overcoming challenges indicate he will be ready to make an impact when he returns.
A fully healthy Hampus Lindholm makes the Bruins a different team
Hampus Lindholm's return to the lineup didn't go as smoothly as the Swedish defenseman might've wanted. Lindholm missed most of last season with a knee injury, and another lower-body injury to start this season had most Boston Bruins fans thinking the worst. He was on the ice for both New York Islanders goals in the first period of Tuesday night's return, but he slowly started to settle in after those hiccups.
""I wanted to hug him after the game, I'll tell you that. Maybe not his first shift, because he missed the net and then they went the other way. But other than that he was outstanding. He's definitely a guy we need in our lineup.""Marco Sturm
Lindholm's presence and chemistry with David Pastrnak were back on display shortly after those two goals against. The defender walked in from the blue line to sell that he was going to shoot, and fired a perfect slap pass onto the stick of Pastrnak for a goal. It was a great representation of the kind of impact Lindholm can have for all his teammates, and why he should also be the one passing the puck to Pastrnak from the quarterback spot on the powerplay.
""It's tough being sidelined ... It's nice to be back out there and I think the guys did a hell of a job tonight to get that win.""Hampus Lindholm
Lindholm has been adamant that the injury had nothing to do with the knee issues last year. He believes the injury is behind him and that he can continue to operate at 100%. If the Bruins are really serious about contending,
Lindholm giving himself the 100% tag is paramount. He adds much-needed depth on the second pair, chips in enough offense to make up for some of the team's issues, and his presence also helps Charlie McAvoy settle into his role. It's no coincidence that McAvoy had one of his better games of the season with Lindholm in the lineup (and maybe something to do with being away from Mason Lohrei as a pairing).
The Bruins need Lindholm healthy and playing like he did on Tuesday night. They are a much different and more well-rounded team when that is the case.
