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49ers' Christian McCaffrey 'fired up' about Mike Evans addition

Originally posted on 49ers Webzone | By David Bonilla | Last updated Apr 14, 2026 8:46 PM ET

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is thrilled about the team's newest offensive weapon—veteran wide receiver Mike Evans.

McCaffrey, who has long admired Evans from afar, will now share the field with the accomplished pass-catcher after the 49ers signed him to a three-year deal this offseason. The addition gives San Francisco another proven playmaker as it looks to bolster an already dynamic offense.

Speaking with NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on The Insiders, McCaffrey didn't hide his excitement about the move.

"I was so fired up, man," McCaffrey said. "He's somebody that, if you're a fan of football, you've watched his entire career, and it's hard not to like the guy. He's a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He's somebody that, in my opinion, has never gotten enough credit, and I think he plays that way. He plays with a chip on his shoulder."

"I was so fired up, man!"#49ers RB Christian McCaffrey joined The Insiders to discuss Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love's prospects, how fired up he was that his team signed FA WR Mike Evans, and much more. pic.twitter.com/wuuolXnQ8S— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 15, 2026

Evans enters his 13th NFL season and his first outside of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the franchise where he built a stellar résumé. Over his career, he has totaled 866 receptions for 13,052 yards and 108 touchdowns, cementing his status as one of the NFL's most consistent and productive wide receivers.

For quarterback Brock Purdy, the acquisition of Evans only adds to his weapons on an offense that already featured stars like McCaffrey and All-Pro tight end George Kittle.

"He's one of the best go-ball runners in the history of the NFL," McCaffrey added. "He blocks his butt off, he's mean, and he's the perfect fit for our offense. I've just been such a fan of his from afar, and the way he plays football.

"And so now, to get to play with him, to pick his brain on a lot of stuff, I think that's what I'm excited about—is to learn from him and kind of see what stuff he can bring to our team that maybe we need. And to have a guy like that who's experienced the NFL at every level is super exciting. So, we're so fired up to have him."

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