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Mike Evans Leaves Tampa Bay After 12 Seasons, Signs Three-Year Deal With San Francisco 49ers

After 12 seasons, one Super Bowl ring, and a place among the greatest receivers in NFL history, Mike Evans is no longer a Buccaneer. The six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver agreed to a three-year, $60.4 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport confirmed, citing sources.

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WR Mike Evans to leave Bucs, reportedly join Niners

Mike Evans is leaving Tampa after playing all 12 years of his career with the Buccaneers. Evans is reportedly signing a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple reports Monday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EasySportz / March 9

The Tampa Bay Bucs Are Incredibly Stupid

Tampa Bay, Florida — There are rebuilding teams. There are dysfunctional teams. And then there are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who appear to have invented a brand-new strategy: Prioritize keeping the coach comfortable over actually winning football games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs don't hold back on Bucs' failure to keep Mike Evans in Tampa Bay

We all knew there would be some kind of ripple effect if Mike Evans left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – both in the locker room and the community. His departure leaves a crater-sized hole that's nearly impossible to fill, as he was a pillar in both areas.

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

How many of the 50 players in NFL history to rack up at least 100 tackles-for-loss in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

The 'NFL yearly passing leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL receiving-yards leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / ESPN / March 9

Tracking the Buccaneers' free agency signings: TE Cade Otton set to return

Keep track of all of Tampa Bay's moves throughout the 2026 offseason, including free agent signings, contracts and more.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / March 9

Report: Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean

On Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed former free agent cornerback Jamel Dean to a three-year, $36.75 million deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 9

Mike Evans is leaving the Buccaneers

Wide receiver Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 12 seasons. Evans has agreed to a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple reports.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 9

Why Mike Evans chose to leave Buccaneers for 49ers

Evans is set to start a new chapter in his career.

Trading multiple first-round picks for one player doesn't always work out in NFL

Josh Queipo’s Bucs Battle Plan For 2026

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Mike Evans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9

49ers To Sign WR Mike Evans

Mike Evans will not agree to a fourth Buccaneers contract. Instead, the greatest offensive player in franchise history is leaving Tampa after 12 seasons.