Mike Evans not leaving
Buccaneers re-signing Evans to 2-year, $52M deal
Tampa fans can rejoice, Mike Evans is not leaving. Wide receiver Mike Evans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached an agreement on a two-year, $52-million contract ahead of free agency, according to his agent Deryk Gilmore, who informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal includes $35 million in guaranteed money, Schefter added.
In a conversation with Fox Sports’ Greg Auman, Evans’ agent revealed that the 30-year-old expressed his desire to remain a Buc for life. Despite earlier reports that Evans would test free agency, he remained in contact with the Bucs.
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Buccaneers, WR Mike Evans agree to terms on a 2-year, $52 million deal. (via @MikeGarafolo) pic.twitter.com/aDMX3xiOam
Tampa Bay has been working hard to keep Evans on their team, and their general manager, Jason Licht, stated in February that he wanted the wideout to be a “Buc for life.”
Evans has achieved a significant milestone in his career, becoming the first NFL player to record 10 straight 1,000-yard campaigns at the start of his career. He caught 79 passes for 1,255 yards in 2023 and led the league with 13 receiving touchdowns last season.
With Evans’ contract secured, the Bucs can now focus on other crucial free agents, including quarterback Baker Mayfield and safety Antoine Winfield, among others.
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