Trending Now - Mike Evans Signs With 49ers, Closing Chapter With Buccaneers

WHO:

Mike Evans, wide receiver

Deryk Gilmore, Evans' agent

The Glazer family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Brock Purdy, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers

John Lynch, general manager of the San Francisco 49ers

Mike Evans, wide receiver

Deryk Gilmore, Evans' agent

The Glazer family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Brock Purdy, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers

John Lynch, general manager of the San Francisco 49ers

Mike Evans, wide receiver

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers

Deryk Gilmore, Evans' agent

The Glazer family, owners of the Buccaneers

WHAT:

Evans' contract with the 49ers is reported to be worth $60.4 million over three years, with $42.4 million in total value and $16.3 million in guarantees.

Evans' contract averages $20.1 million annually, making him the 21st-highest paid wide receiver in total value and the 23rd highest-paid wideout on average.

Evans' agent, Deryk Gilmore, stated, "Mike has tremendous love and respect for the Buccaneers organization, the Glazer family, the coaches, his teammates, and especially the fans in Tampa Bay who have supported him since the day he was drafted."

The Buccaneers expressed their desire for Evans to finish his career with the team, stating he would have been only the fourth player in franchise history to do so.

Evans' injury history includes missing five games in 2025 due to a concussion and a broken collarbone, and he had a Grade 2 hamstring strain in 2024 that caused him to miss three games.

Mike Evans' contract with the San Francisco 49ers is structured to include $42.4 million in total value, with $16.3 million in guarantees.

The contract averages $14.13 million annually, ranking 41st in guarantees for wide receivers as of signing.

Evans' deal is reported to be a three-year contract, but it is suggested that the third year will be a "ghost" year that will automatically void, allowing the 49ers to spread out his signing bonus over an extra year.

The Glazer family stated, "Saying goodbye to a legend such as Mike Evans is never easy, but today we are filled with appreciation and gratitude for all that he did during his extraordinary 12-year career as a Buccaneer."

Evans' contract with the 49ers is structured to benefit their salary cap, with reports indicating it may include guarantees for only one or two years.

Evans is now the 21st-highest paid wide receiver in total value and the 23rd highest-paid wideout on average, with a deal worth $60.4 million over three years.

Evans is the top free-agent receiver on the market, ranked sixth overall by The Athletic.

Evans is the all-time leading scorer for the Buccaneers with 662 points.

Evans finished the 2025 season with 30 catches for 368 yards and three touchdowns.

Evans had a two-year extension with the Buccaneers in 2024 after a 2023 season where he tied for the NFL lead in receiving touchdowns with 13.

Evans has averaged 15.1 yards per catch over his career, although this number has been declining in recent seasons.

Evans has scored double-digit touchdowns in six of his 12 seasons.

Mike Evans signed a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers worth up to $60.4 million.

Evans spent 12 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He recorded 13,052 receiving yards and 108 receiving touchdowns during his career with the Buccaneers.

Evans is a six-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl champion.

He had 11 consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards, tied with Jerry Rice for the most in NFL history.

WHERE:

Tampa Bay, Florida

San Francisco, California

WHEN:

Evans will turn 33 years old in August 2026.

Evans was limited to eight games during the 2025 season due to injuries, including a broken collarbone and hamstring issues.

Evans was drafted 7th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft.

Evans' last game with the Buccaneers was on December 11th, 2025.

The announcement of his signing with the 49ers occurred on March 9th, 2026.

WHY:

Evans' decision to leave Tampa was influenced by his desire for a new challenge and fresh opportunity while he still feels he has a great deal left to give the game, as stated by his agent Deryk Gilmore.

Evans' decision to leave Tampa was influenced by his desire for a new challenge and fresh opportunity while he still feels he has a great deal left to give the game.

Evans sought a new challenge and opportunity in the final stage of his career.

The Buccaneers expressed a desire for Evans to finish his career with the team but recognized his wish for a new challenge.

HOW:

The 49ers' deal for Evans is structured to benefit their salary cap, potentially including guarantees for only one or two years, with the third year being a "ghost" year that will automatically void.

Evans' agent stated, "Mike Evans' decision to leave Tampa was never about money. The Buccaneers were extremely aggressive in their pursuit and presented a very strong offer."

The 49ers' deal for Evans is structured to benefit their salary cap, potentially including guarantees for only one or two years.

Evans' decision was influenced by his evaluation of the quarterback position, offensive coordinator, and his role with the 49ers.

The Buccaneers made a strong offer to retain Evans, demonstrating their value for him and his contributions to the franchise.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 13:19 UTC)

In a significant move, the San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Mike Evans to a three-year contract worth $60.4 million, which averages out to $20.1 million annually. Evans' agent, Deryk Gilmore, emphasized the player's deep respect for the Buccaneers organization and the fans in Tampa Bay, where he has spent his career. The 49ers' deal is designed to be salary cap friendly, potentially including guarantees for just one or two years, while the third year could automatically void.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 05:18 UTC)

In a significant move, Mike Evans has signed a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, valued at $42.4 million, which includes $16.3 million in guarantees and averages $14.13 million annually. As Evans prepares to turn 33 this August, his decision to leave Tampa was driven by a desire for a new challenge and fresh opportunity, according to his agent Deryk Gilmore. Interestingly, the contract is structured to include a "ghost" third year that will automatically void, allowing the 49ers to spread out his signing bonus over an additional year.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 01:22 UTC)

In a significant move, Mike Evans has officially signed with the San Francisco 49ers after a remarkable 12-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a transition that the Glazer family described as filled with appreciation for his contributions. Evans' new contract is structured to benefit the 49ers' salary cap, reportedly worth $60.4 million over three years, making him the 21st-highest paid wide receiver in total value. His decision to leave Tampa was driven by a desire for a new challenge, despite the Buccaneers making a strong offer to keep him.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 23:06 UTC)

In a significant move, wide receiver Mike Evans, who is ranked as the top free-agent receiver on the market, is set to leave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a successful career that included him becoming the all-time leading scorer for the team. Evans, who finished the 2025 season with 30 catches for 368 yards and three touchdowns, is seeking a new challenge and opportunity, feeling he still has much to contribute to the game. The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly structuring a deal for him that will benefit their salary cap, potentially including guarantees for just one or two years.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 21:07 UTC)

In a significant move today, Mike Evans has signed a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers worth up to $60.4 million, officially ending his 12-season tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During his time in Tampa, Evans became a six-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl champion, recording 13,052 receiving yards and 108 receiving touchdowns, while also tying Jerry Rice for the most consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards at eleven. Although the Buccaneers hoped he would finish his career with them, Evans sought a new challenge and opportunity, ultimately influenced by the 49ers' quarterback situation and offensive strategy.