One of the most sought-after free agents this NFL offseason was undoubtedly Mike Evans. After more than a decade wearing the colors of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the wide receiver is heading to the Bay Area to become a new member of the San Francisco 49ers.
In this way, Evans joins an interesting wide receiver corps for Brock Purdy. The group currently includes Ricky Pearsall, Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Watkins, and Jacob Cowing. Players like Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne are now free agents.
On the other hand, the Bucs are somewhat depleted without their top star, also hampered by injuries. Jalen McMillan, Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., Kameron Johnson, Tez Johnson, and Jaden Smith make up the depth chart in Tampa Bay.
Significant earnings for Evans
The San Francisco 49ers have reached an agreement with future Hall of Famer Mike Evans on a three-year deal worth up to $60.4 million. The 32-year-old receiver joins Kyle Shanahan’s offense to provide a massive red-zone target for Brock Purdy.
The contract, which averages roughly $20.1 million per year, solidifies Evans as the team’s highest-paid wideout as they prepare to transition away from Brandon Aiyuk.
Evans’ 2025 stats
In his final season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mike Evans recorded 30 receptions for 368 yards and 3 touchdowns across 8 games during the 2025 campaign.
While his season was shortened by injury, he continued to display his signature efficiency as a vertical threat, averaging 12.3 yards per catch. His standout performance came in Week 15 against the Falcons, where he exploded for 132 receiving yards on six catches, proving he remains one of the league’s most dangerous targets as he transitions to the San Francisco 49ers.
