Mike Evans Leaves $14.3M ‘Never About Money’ Deal To Chase What Tampa Couldn’t Give Him

Mike Evans walked away from Tampa Bay after 12 seasons, 866 receptions, 13,052 yards, and 108 touchdowns. He signed a three-year deal worth about $42.5 million with the San Francisco 49ers on March 12, 2026, and the most accomplished receiver on the free agent market didn’t chase the richest offer.

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