In a surprising turn of events, star wide receiver Mike Evans has decided to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a two-year deal worth $52 million. This news comes as a relief to Buccaneers fans who were worried about losing one of their key offensive weapons.
Evans, who has been with the team since being drafted in 2014, has been a consistent performer on the field, racking up impressive stats and earning multiple Pro Bowl selections. His decision to stay with the Buccaneers shows his commitment to the team and his desire to continue competing at a high level.
Evans and the Buccaneers began a new chapter together, agreeing to a two-year contract that keeps the five-time Pro Bowl receiver with the only NFL franchise he has known. The deal is the Buccaneers' first major step in keeping together the nucleus that won the team's third straight NFC South title in 2023, and it comes a little over a week before Evans could have tested the free agent market for the first time in his illustrious career.
Randy Moss in second place. That included a 2023 campaign that ranks among his best, as he hauled in 79 passes for 1,255 yards and 13 touchdowns. Evans tied for the league lead in touchdown receptions and ranked ninth in receiving yards, and his 15.9 yards per catch was his highest mark since 2019.
Bringing back Evans not only will help the Buccaneers' offense but also will serve as another catalyst in the recruitment to re-sign free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has said he hopes to continue playing with the standout receiver.
"He's an unprecedented player. We want him to be a Buc for life," general manager Jason Licht said last week at the NFL combine.
Chiefs, among others, were expected to be interested.
No terms were announced beyond the length of the pact, but multiple reports say Evans’ pact is worth $52 million with $35 million in guaranteed money.
Evans joined the Bucs as a first-round pick in 2014 and has posted more than 1,000 receiving yards in all 10 of his NFL seasons. He is the franchise’s all-time leader in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns and the extension of his stay in Tampa should ensure a long run in all three of those spots.
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