Akayleb Evans leaning on 2023, his preparation, and Mike Jackson as he looks to step in Sunday night

Since then, the corner has had to become very comfortable playing a different role than the one he originally envisioned for himself. A lot of special teams, some chances to spell guys due to injury or fatigue, and time behind one of the best corner duos in the league.

“It took some adjustments, but I’ve been on other teams, I’ve been a starter, been on both sides, so, whatever the team needs me to do, I’m willing to do, prepared to do,” promised Evans this week, “so I’m always going to be there for this team and whatever I’m a part of.”