Mike Evans Signs with 49ers, Ends Buccaneers Stint

0:00For the NFL, it's March 9th. Here's what's happening. The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Mike Evans to a three-year deal worth up to $60,400,000. This move ends his 12-year run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he started as the number seven overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Evans holds Buccaneers records for catches, receiving yards, touchdowns, and points scored. He tied an NFL mark with 11 straight seasons of at least 1,000 receiving yards from 2014 through 2024. Overall, his 108 receiving touchdowns ranked 10th in league history. Last season, the 32-year-old had a career-low 30 catches for 368 yards and three scores. He missed nine games after suffering a broken collarbone and a concussion. Buccaneers owners expressed deep gratitude for Evans' contributions, calling him a legend. They noted their original plan was for him to finish his career there, but he sought

1:00a fresh challenge elsewhere. Looking ahead, Tampa Bay will rely on receivers like Chris Godwin, Jr., Ameca Egbuca, and Jalen McMillan. Meanwhile, the 49ers have Ricky Piersal and DeMarcus Robinson among their top options next season. Support for this day and in episode comes from our sponsor, Your Pillow, Your Podcast, Your Moment, Made for Listening in Bed, O-L-I, SaliePillow.com