Purdy Keeps Number 13, Evans Wears 5

0:00On April 21st, San Francisco 49ers just made waves signing wide receiver Mike Evans to a 3-year 42-million $400,000 deal. Quarterback Brock Purdy's been rocking number 13 since his rookie days, and with Evans also linked to that number, folks wondered if Purdy would, switch, turns out no drama, Purdy's holding onto a Titan. That number 13 means everything to Purdy. It honors his dad, a huge Miami Dolphins fan who idolized Dan Moreno. Growing up, Purdy learned to throw with Moreno's quick motion, and he was born just 19 days before Moreno's last NFL pass on January 15th, 2000. Purdy shut down any trade talk quick in a press conference, saying Evans would need a massive price tag to snag it. Meanwhile, Evans confirmed he's switching to number 5. His high school and little league digits after chatting with linebacker Fred Warner. Evans brings 11 straight 1,000 yard seasons, 6 pro bowls, and super bowl experience from Tampa Bay. At 6 foot 5, he's a dream target for Purdy,

1:05who's pumped after seeing an Evans jersey in his workout spot and calling it an honor to sling passes. His way. With the 49ers sitting at 12 wins and 5 losses last season, but Fleming out in playoffs, Evans layers up their offense big time. Purdy's ready to build that chemistry and chase a Super Bowl run. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.