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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.

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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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Six-Time Pro Bowl, 108-TD Receiver Agrees to Contract With 49ers

The greatest receiver in the history of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mike Evans, has a new contract for 2026. The 12-year veteran and the San Francisco 49ers have come to terms on a three-year, up to $60.4 million contract.

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

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

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9

Buccaneers To Sign Alex Anzalone

Middle linebacker Alex Anzalone is going from Detroit to Tampa Bay. Anzalone has agreed to a two-year, $17MM contract with the Buccaneers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Super Bowl Champion Signs Contract With Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Five-year veteran running back Kenneth Gainwell signed a new two-year, $14 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gainwell, a former fifth-round pick, spent the 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers but has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Cade Otton News / PewterReport.com / March 9

Cade Otton To Re-Sign With Bucs

Tight end Cade Otton is planning to re-sign with the Bucs per Ian Raporport of the NFL Network. The deal was negotiated by Otton’s agent, Collin Roberts of Excel Football.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 9

Buccaneers Must Look Into Signing Former Pro Bowl Running Back

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a pretty strong need for a second running back going into 2026 free agency. Running back Rachaad White is very likely to leave the team, and the Bucs decided not to give running back Sean Tucker a restricted free agent tender before the start of free agency.

Mike Evans News / PewterReport.com / March 9

Report: 'Mike Evans’ Career As A Tampa Bay Buccaneer … Is Over'

CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones has some news that Bucs fans won’t want to hear regarding wide receiver Mike Evans. On Sunday, March 8, the day before the free agency legal tampering period begins, Jones reported that his sources have told him that Evans’ time in Tampa Bay is going to be coming to an end.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 6

Former NFL executive gives Kyler Murray advice to Falcons amid Michael Penix Jr. uncertainty

New Atlanta Falcons president of football Matt Ryan, new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski and new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees all spoke highly yet carefully about injured quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / March 2