Everything Bucs fans need to know about Mike Evans’ new contract
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a big splash Monday morning, agreeing to terms with star wide receiver Mike Evans on a new two-year contract extension that will keep the future Hall of Famer from testing free agency next week.
Evans was set to become an unrestricted free agent and truly test the market for the first time in this legendary NFL career after spending all 10 seasons with the Bucs so far, but this new deal makes it more likely than ever that the five-time Pro Bowler will be able to finish his career where it started.
Here’s everything you need to know about Evans’ new deal:
Still a Buc: Mike Evans and the #Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a two-year deal to avoid free agency and keep him in Tampa, per his agents @DerykGilmore and Darren Jones.
From the seventh pick in 2014 to potentially the Hall of Fame, Evans might do it all in a Bucs uniform. pic.twitter.com/0mUvwf3Uop
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 4, 2024
Before free agency begins next week, the Buccaneers and five-time Pro-Bowl WR Mike Evans reached agreement on a two-year, $52 million that includes $35 million guaranteed, per his agent @DerykGilmore.
Evans now has a real chance to start and finish his career in Tampa as a Buc. pic.twitter.com/tj68Vk9YpG
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 4, 2024
From Mike Evans’ agent Deryk Gilmore: “Mike just called me last night and said I want to be a BUC for Life. Myself and Darren Jones have worked hard to get this deal done.”
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) March 4, 2024
From @gmfb on the #Buccaneers and Mike Evans agreeing to terms on a two-year deal to keep him with the only NFL team he’s ever known. pic.twitter.com/R0sHCeHFoY
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 4, 2024
BREAKING: Mike Evans is resigning with the #Buccaneers, source tells @BleacherReport.
It’s 2 years $52M with 35M guaranteed. pic.twitter.com/tgvv1QXRjJ
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 4, 2024
More about the Buccaneers and five-time Pro-Bowl receiver Mike Evans reaching agreement on a two-year, $52 million contract that includes $35 million guaranteed, per his agent @DerykGilmore of @Day1SportsEnt.https://t.co/fwzIwzI3IL
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 4, 2024
Bringing back Mike Evans not only will help the Buccaneers offense, but it also will serve as another recruiting pitch for free-agent QB Baker Mayfield, who hoped to continue playing with the standout wideout. https://t.co/OPWOVf02KO
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 4, 2024
Financial terms for Mike Evans: $26 million a year, making him at 30 one of the league’s highest paid receivers. https://t.co/LTwE323ddv
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) March 4, 2024
Mike Evans gets $52 million over two years to remain with the #Buccaneers. A big payday for a player who will be 31 on opening day but continues to produce at 1,000+ receiving yards per season. https://t.co/Tn0eLomcpm
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 4, 2024
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht's first ever first round pick in TB was Mike Evans in 2014. Mike Greenberg, the salary cap guru in TB, has been there too. Deryk Gilmore, the agent, has rep'd Evans his whole career. This was one of those Combine "Let's get in a room and figure it out."
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) March 4, 2024
The deal essentially makes Mike Evans NFL's 2nd highest paid WR at $26M per year after Cooper Kupp's $26,783,333 avg. Tyreek Hill is really $25M per year. He's not playing 2026 for $45M. Davante Adams won't see all $72.5M in the last 2 years of his 5 year deal with/a $28M avg. https://t.co/ubscUOM3n1
— Joel Corry (@corryjoel) March 4, 2024
Here is our full story on the #Bucs keeping WR Mike Evans on a 2-year, $52M deal, via @MikeGarafolo: https://t.co/0BQGbxEdachttps://t.co/0BQGbxEdac
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 4, 2024
