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Buccaneers Offered Mike Evans More Money To Stay In Tampa Bay. What Went Wrong?

It's no secret that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted to keep Mike Evans. A franchise legend since being drafted by the Bucs in 2014, Evans is third in the NFL in active touchdowns and netted 11 straight 1,000-plus yard seasons to start his career, and everyone in Tampa Bay and beyond expected him to play his whole career in Tampa Bay.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to catch at least 100 passes in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 19

Patriots To Sign CB Kindle Vildor

Kindle Vildor has lined up his next NFL gig. The veteran cornerback has agreed to terms with the Patriots, per his agents (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter). New England will be the fifth team Vildor plays for provided he makes the team’s roster.

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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 Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

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

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 19

Buccaneers Lose More DB Depth After Cornerback Signs With Patriots

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made a few key signings in free agency to address some areas of need. They brought on former Detroit Lions linebacker Alex

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 19

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht opens up about Trey Hendrickson rumors

Hendrickson received a four-year, $112M contract that included $60M in fully guaranteed money and could be worth up to $120M from the Ravens.

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht denies rumors that Todd Bowles drove Mike Evans from Tampa Bay

NFC South free agency: Best, worst signing, one more FA to target

Why Baker Mayfield is excited about Buccaneers despite losing Mike Evans to 49ers

The 'Season-sack leaders by NFL team' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / March 19

Why Mayfield is excited about Bucs despite losing Evans to 49ers

Why Baker Mayfield is excited about Buccaneers despite losing Mike Evans to 49ers

On paper, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has had a rough offseason after losing Mike Evans to the 49ers.

NFC South free agency: Best, worst signing, one more FA to target

What George Kittle said while recruiting Mike Evans to 49ers

The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Mike Evans News / NHANFL / March 19

GM confirms Tampa Bay offered more money to Mike Evans

Mike Evans is no longer a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That’s a sentence that fans expected to hear after the legendary wide receiver’s retirement.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Lavonte David News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 18

Buccaneers GM still unsure if Lavonte David will play in 2026

Over 14 seasons, Lavonte David has established himself as one of the best inside linebackers to ever grace the NFL. However, with a little over one month away from the NFL draft and weeks into free agency, the Buccaneers are reportedly still awaiting a decision over whether David will play in Year 15.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 19

Bucs GM denies rumors that Bowles drove Evans from Tampa Bay

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht denies rumors that Todd Bowles drove Mike Evans from Tampa Bay

Evans, Tampa Bay's franchise wide receiver for 12 seasons, left the Buccaneers earlier in March to sign with the San Francisco 49ers in free agency.

Why Baker Mayfield is excited about Buccaneers despite losing Mike Evans to 49ers

What George Kittle said while recruiting Mike Evans to 49ers

'I'm that piece': Mike Evans is exactly what the 49ers were missing

The 'Famous sports movie characters' quiz

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The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 18

Buccaneers GM confirms Tampa Bay offered more money to Mike Evans than 49ers

Mike Evans is no longer a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That’s a sentence that fans expected to hear after the legendary wide receiver’s retirement.

Jason Licht News / PewterReport.com / March 18

Bucs GM Jason Licht Breaks Silence Over Mike Evans’ Departure

The Bucs tried everything they could to keep Mike Evans in Tampa Bay. They put out as many convincing factors as one could to bring back the greatest offensive player in team history.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18

Surprising detail about Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers emerges

Mike Evans was seemingly more than ready to move on from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers based on what general manager Jason Licht revealed about his departure.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / March 18

ESPN Analyst Is Not Too Fond Of Bucs CB Benjamin Morrison

Much of attention on the Bucs during this offseason has been about inside linebacker, outside linebacker and defensive tackle. That’s understandable considering the production they’ve had at the position, plus what they have on the table with the possibility of improving the team this year.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 18

Baker Mayfield Helped Bring Free Agent to Sign With Buccaneers

Plenty of Tampa Bay Buccaneers players have sung praises about their quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield's infectious moxie, love of the game and physical toughness have gotten him fans in Tampa Bay and beyond, and his offensive and defensive teammates have long talked about his importance in the locker room and on the field during game day.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / March 18