Mike Evans' Free Agency: Bucs Fight to Keep Star WR

0:00For the NFL, it's March 8th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Mike Evans, the 32-year-old wide receiver, is heading into free agency for the first time after 12 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He's a six-time pro-bola and two-time all-pro who tied Jerry Rice's record with 11 straight 1,000 yard receiving seasons. His past year marked his tough as yet with just 30 catches for 368 yards and three touchdowns over eight games due to injuries like a hamstring strain, broken collarbone, and concussion. Still, his track record makes him a hot commodity. Several teams are circling, including the Chargers, 49ers, Commanders, and Giants. The bill showed interest too, but they traded for DJ more recently. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers plan to fight to keep him, where he's been a star since the team drafted him 7th overall in 2014. Evans has led Tampa Bay in receiving yards 9 out of 12 years and helped win the Superbowl

1:02in 2021. If he leaves, younger receivers like Ameca Egbuca, Chris Godwin Jr., and Jay-Limic Millen could see bigger roles. Egbuca led the team last season with 63 catches for 938 yards and six touchdowns. The Buccaneers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019, and shook up their staff by firing off into coordinator Josh Grizzard and, hiring Zach Robinson to spark a rebound. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I-SoliPellow.com. 7 2 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0