Buccaneers lose Mike Evans to 49ers

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 21: Mike Jackson #2 of the Carolina Panthers breaks up a pass to Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL game at Bank of America Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

In one of the most sobering days in modern Buccaneers history, fans will need to bid farewell to all-time great receiver Mike Evans, who agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers Monday.

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Multiple sources reported that Evans agreed to a 3-year deal worth up to $60 million with the perpetual NFC West contenders, leaving the only place he’s called home in the NFL for 12 seasons. Entering his age-33 season, Evans forewent bigger offers elsewhere to move to the west coast and once again become a No. 1 target for an elite offense, while Tampa will be forced to confront a reality many thought improbable.

Evans leaves Tampa as the undisputed best offensive player in team history — by a wide margin. He is the franchise leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, with the latter two ranking top-20 all-time in NFL history. He holds the record for most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to begin a career (11), which also ties for the most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons period with Jerry Rice. In 176 games for the Bucs (175 starts), Evans logged a massive 866 receptions, 13,052 receiving yards, and 108 touchdowns while earning All-Pro honors twice to go along with 6 Pro Bowls.

A slam-dunk team Ring of Honor and NFL Hall of Famer when the time comes, the Bucs will need to finally confront a Evans-less existence after the possibility floated in the background over the last couple years.

While veteran stalwart Chris Godwin still remains to lead a young group, the Bucs will need 2025 first-rounder Emeka Egbuka and 2024 third-rounder Jalen McMillan to take the next steps in their respective development paths if the offense hopes to re-establish itself as a serious threat.

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