Mike Evans’s one-game suspension was upheld after his appeal was heard, the NFL announced. The Buccaneers wideout was handed down the punishment for his role in Sunday’s brawl against the Saints. He will serve the one-game suspension this week when the team hosts the Packers.
Things were frustrating and chippy during Sunday’s matchup and things boiled over when New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore began exchanging words with the Tampa Bay sideline. Hearing this, Tom Brady chirped back at Lattimore and the two got in each other’s face.
Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette got involved and shoved Lattimore, leading to the defensive back retaliating. Evans then came out of nowhere and hit Lattimore, leading to the all-out brawl. Both Lattimore and Evans were ejected but only Evans received a suspension. After the game, Evans explained why he hit Lattimore.
