US EditionWR Mike Evans to Leave Bucs, Reportedly Join Niners
Mike Evans signs a three-year, $60.4 million deal with the 49ers seeking a fresh challenge after 12 seasons and multiple franchise records with the Buccaneers.
- On Monday, the San Francisco 49ers agreed to a three-year contract with wide receiver Mike Evans worth up to $60.4 million, ending his 12-year tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Agent Deryk Gilmore said the Buccaneers' offer was strong, but Mike Evans sought a new challenge after Tampa Bay missed the postseason.
- Evans' career statistics show he ranks first in Buccaneers history with 866 receptions, 13,052 yards, and 108 touchdowns, and he has six Pro Bowl selections.
- The 49ers gain a veteran receiver, with Evans now atop their depth chart alongside Ricky Pearsall and Demarcus Robinson, boosting Brock Purdy's targets, as Tampa Bay moves forward with younger receivers.
- Despite an injury-marred 2025, Mike Evans had 30 catches for 368 yards and three touchdowns, but the deal cannot be signed until the start of the league year Wednesday.
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49ers signing Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans to 3-year deal, ESPN sources say
Star wide receiver Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to sign a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers that is worth up to $60.4 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Mike Evans signs three-year deal with Niners, according to reports
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly signed wide receiver Mike Evans to a three-year deal. The Tampa Bay Buccaneer's six-time Pro Bowl WR is reportedly joining the team with a contract worth $60.4 million. News of the deal was tweeted out by the NFL with the league citing multiple sources. Niners tight end George Kittle appeared to confirm the reports, tweeting out "Let's goooo," and welcoming Evans "to the BAY!!!!" Ba…
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