Darrynton Evans

Chicago Bears running back Darrynton Evans found the end zone for the first time this year on Sunday night, finishing with four carries for 18 yards and a rushing touchdown. He also added three catches for 22 yards on four targets. With Khalil Herbert (ankle) on IR, there was an opportunity for touches in the Bears' backfield. Evans ended up with fewer touches than both Roschon Johnson and D'Onta Foreman, but he managed to find paydirt and had the best game in the running back room. The ... [Read More]

Free-agent running back Darrynton Evans inked a one-year deal with the Colts. Tennessee selected him in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, he hasn't done much since then, appearing in just 12 games for the Titans and Bears in the last three seasons and totaling 125 yards off 30 carries. Of course, Jonathan Taylor is the No. 1 option on the Indianapolis depth chart. But unless Taylor gets hurt, Evans won't receive much work, assuming he's on the roster come Week 1. [Read More]

Chicago Bears running back Darrynton Evans has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game versus Atlanta. The 2020 third-round pick appeared in six games for Tennessee in the last two seasons, amassing 61 yards off 16 touches while adding two catches for 27 yards and a touchdown. He was waived back in March and was claimed off waivers by the Bears shortly after. With Khalil Herbert (hip) on injured reserve, Chicago is looking for someone to slide into the No. 2 spot. Although ... [Read More]