Mike Evans, a star wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has set multiple career-highs in 2023 and is highly sought after in free agency. Evans' agent expressed his desire to play for a contender with an elite quarterback, with the Philadelphia Eagles being a potential fit. Despite interest from various teams like the Texans, Chiefs, and Patriots, Evans' hefty asking price has come into focus. His return to the Buccaneers not only bolsters their offense but also enhances their appeal to free-agent QB Baker Mayfield. Evans, known for his consistency and elite performance, is considered a future Hall of Famer. With an impressive track record of 10 consecutive 1,000+ yard seasons and a reputation as one of the top wide receivers in the league, Evans' decision to stay in Tampa Bay has significant implications for the team's future and potential recruitment of Mayfield.
The Titans, Rams, Chiefs, Patriots, Giants, Panthers, Falcons, and Jaguars ALL had WR Mike Evans as a Free Agent target, per @DMRussini https://t.co/4ASGNYyKHK
The #Patriots were targeting Mike Evans in free agency, which is notable on its own *and* considering some team staffers support signing Baker Mayfield, per @DougKyed. https://t.co/e1Y2vx8peh
Higgins franchise tag number looking even better today https://t.co/zRE6TMNDtu
Mike Evans is the only player in NFL history to have 1,000+ receiving yards in each of his first 10 career seasons. He's 1 of 3 players all-time with 10+ seasons with 1,000+ receiving yards. The other two: Jerry Rice (14) and Randy Moss (10).
Last call for this week's #Panthers Mike Evans-less mailbag! https://t.co/lszTPRHvj6
A reminder of just how elite Mike Evans is... The only players in NFL history with at least five seasons of 12+ TD receptions: - Jerry Rice - Terrell Owens - Marvin Harrison - Randy Moss - Mike Evans
Mike Evans has achieved 10 consecutive 1,000+ yard seasons since entering the NFL in 2014: 2023: 1,255 yards 2022: 1,124 yards 2021: 1,035 yards 2020: 1,006 yards 2019: 1,157 yards 2018: 1,524 yards 2017: 1,001 yards 2016: 1,321 yards 2015: 1,206 yards 2014: 1,051 yards No… https://t.co/OFWhFNXUpH
Ages of the Top 4 paid WRs: Tyreek: 30 Davante: 31 Kupp: 30 Evans: 30 https://t.co/1IV94geXxN
I think Mike Evans and Tampa Bay made the right decision...I believe that the Texans have that same type of player that Evans is in WR Nico Collins and if they keep him paired with Stroud, they can be a dangerous combination...#Sarge
Mike Evans last year ranked 13th in receiving DYAR (traditional) and 10th in Route DYAR. He's still got it. Surprised he's staying in Tampa Bay, but there's something to be said for family stability. https://t.co/yFktz8uxKG
Victory Monday? #BucForLife https://t.co/zlVYZYwQYI https://t.co/QpCvETfIuC
Just a reminder, @MikeEvans13_ has never had a season with under 1K receiving yards. 🔥 https://t.co/Cky3npFSWS
Keeping Evans means the Bucs not only keep a perennial 1,000-yard receiver, who was expected to draw a good deal of interest, but they also are likely more attractive to Baker Mayfield, who also is a free agent and loved teaming with Evans last year. https://t.co/iVPsoOkCNl
Evans and his agents' gameplan was simple: Evans is a future Hall of Fame and all-time great and should be compensated as such. His game has held up at age 30, still draws safety help and produces. Bucs and Evans find a sweet spot. https://t.co/HqR1YhTeVR
This could keep Evans in Tampa for the duration of his career. The feeling for him has been that he has at least two more years. Possibly longer when you look at his remarkable health, the careers of Larry Fitzgerald and Joey Galloway, who played at a high level in mid-late 30s
incredibly consistent his entire career and last season - at age 30 - Evans was schooling CBs 8 years younger. 2023 was one of his best. https://t.co/I2kOD1BNbI
Congrats to both sides. Have to believe this gives TB a leg up in keeping Baker Mayfield as well. But this is huge for the Bucs and Evans will remain a focal point of the pass offense with a large target share especially in the red zone. https://t.co/wp7bVXvNyp
Mike Evans was projected to be one of top, if not the top free-agent wide receiver available. The Chiefs, amongst others, were expected to be interested. Now the top free-agent WRs include Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman, Calvin Ridley, Odell Beckham Jr. and Michael Thomas. https://t.co/OPWOVf02KO
Bringing back Mike Evans not only will help the Buccaneers offense, but it also will serve as another recruiting pitch for free-agent QB Baker Mayfield, who hoped to continue playing with the standout wideout. https://t.co/OPWOVf02KO
Mike Evans’ hefty free-agent asking price coming into focus https://t.co/RWvrtABRLd https://t.co/tKucjPZQxv
Mike Evans’ agent told @Schultz_Report he wants to play for a contender and with an elite quarterback. The #Eagles offer a chance to do both. My column for @HeavyOnSports on why this pairing HAS to happen, for both sides: https://t.co/2r3vDxXsLL
Mike Evans may just have played his best football in 2023. Set multiple career-highs in #ReceptionPerception all while being wisely asked to run a more diverse route tree. https://t.co/lDLNMMfXJi
INDIANAPOLIS -- Multiple #NFL sources anticipate an outstanding market for #Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans. And the #Texans, who have good, young wide receivers Nico Collins and Tank Dell, are not expected to pursue Evans during free agency @KPRC2 #NFLCombine2024