Mike Evans balled out last season, and now is getting rewarded for it.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wide receiver Mike Evans agreed to a two-year, $52-million contract ahead of free agency with 35 million being guaranteed money, his agent Deryk Gilmore told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
“Mike just called me last night and said, ‘I want to be a Buc for life,’” Evans’ agent told Greg Auman of Fox Sports.
Evans was in line to be one of the top wide receivers in the free-agent market. It was previously reported Evans was in contact with the Bucs but would test free agency. Obviously, that was either a plan for negotiations or he had a change of heart.
Tampa Bay has been consistent in its mission to ensure Evans stays put. General manager Jason Licht said in February he wanted the wideout to be a “Buc for life.”
Evans is the first player in NFL history to put together 10 straight 1,000-yard campaigns to start a career, recording 1,255 yards on 79 receptions in 2023. All of these seasons have been with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who he also has won a Super Bowl with.
His 13 receiving touchdowns last season also led the league. If you followed along with me and my betting this year, Mike Evans made us A LOT of money with his touchdown scoring.
With Evans now signed for the next two seasons, the Bucs can now turn their attention to other key free agents.
Some of these include quarterback Baker Mayfieldand safety Antoine Winfield, among others.
The Bucs are coming off a 9-8 season that saw them get not only a division title, but a playoff win against the Philadelphia Eagles as well. They will be looking to go back to back in the division next season, as well as take another step forward since the post-Brady era.
Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Insider for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler
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