Mike Evans Joins 49ers, Despite Pay Cut

0:00It's March 18th for the NFL. Let's get into it. The San Francisco 49ers just signed veteran wide receiver Mike Evans from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a $60 million deal. This move adds a proven downfield threat for quarterback Brock Purdy, someone who excels at jump balls and big clays. Insider Mike Florio pointed out that Evans turned down offers around $27 million a year or more. That means he took a big pay cut to join the 49ers, even with Californians 13.3% tax rate compared to zero in Florida. Fans and analysts see this as a sign of Evans' strong desire to play in San Francisco. At 32 years old, he's got some injury concerns after missing time last season with a collarbone issue against the Detroit Lions. The 49ers are rebuilding after a tough 2025 season full of injuries. They still managed a row playoff win, but fell to the Super Bowl Champion, Seattle Seahawks. Looking ahead to 2026, Evans could boost an offense dealing with questions around tight-end

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