Home » Sports » NFL » Tampa Bay Buccaneers

“Added Few Years to My Career”: Mike Evans Fires Shots at Bucs and Baker Mayfield After Ditching Tampa Bay for 49ers

After signing an extension in 2024, Mike Evans declared he wanted to be a Bucs for life. Again in 2025, he called it the right decision to stay with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But then March 2026 came, and he…

By Pratyusha Srivastava · Essentially Sports

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 6:09 PM

Key Things to Know

Mike Evans stated that joining the San Francisco 49ers rejuvenated him and extended his NFL playing career.
Evans signed a three-year deal worth up to $60.4 million with San Francisco in March 2026.
The wide receiver sought a contending team with strong quarterback play after leaving the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans revealed that joining his new team rejuvenated him and likely added years to his career. Evans signed a three-year contract worth up to $60.4 million with the 49ers in March 2026, leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after previously expressing a desire to retire there. He emphasized that San Francisco provided everything he needed to win immediately.

While Evans did not directly name the Buccaneers or quarterback Baker Mayfield, the article argues his comments reflected frustration with Tampa Bay's struggles. The 49ers opened the season 5-0 with quarterback Brock Purdy, where Evans has recorded 24 catches for 326 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay dropped to a 1-5 record following an 8-9 campaign in 2025.

Read the full article on Essentially Sports