Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has been with the team since the 2014 season. He has played for them for 12 season. Evans is a free agent this offseason. He was injured for a major part of the 2025 season. This was the first season of his career that he did not go over 1,000 yards receiving.
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Dec 21, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) reacts a touchdown during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
He caught 30 passes for 368 yards receiving and three touchdowns, along with averaging 12.3 yards per reception. Evans was also targeted 61 times. With him being 32 years old, it will be interesting to see what kind of market he will have. Will Evans have a big market outside of Tampa Bay or are other teams concerned about his injuries? It remains to be seen.
PFF Believes That Mike Evans Should Re-Sign With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers This Offseason
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Dec 21, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) reacts after a touchdown during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Mason Cameron of profootballfocus.com wrote about the best landing spots for each of the top free agent wide receivers this offseason. For Evans, he believes that the best landing spot for him is to stay with the Buccaneers. Cameron said,
“Despite missing out on notching an NFL-record 12th consecutive 1,000-yard season, Mike Evans can unquestionably still play at an exceedingly high level when healthy. Even amid a series of injuries causing him to miss time in 2025, Evans posted a 70.0-plus PFF receiving grade, a mark he has never fallen below during his 12-year career. That level of consistency is unmatched at the NFL level and should warrant plenty of interest this offseason despite his age (33 in 2026).
Evans has called Tampa Bay home for the entirety of his career, and given his level of play, the Buccaneers should do everything in their power to retain him until the day he decides to hang up the cleats. It wouldn’t be just for sentimental reasons; it’s also tied directly to his production and chemistry withBaker Mayfield.
Since Mayfield’s arrival in Tampa Bay in 2023, the two have showcased a connection not easily replicated. Over that span, Evans is one of 12 receivers to generate a PFF receiving grade above 90.0, ranking in the top 15 in yards per route run (2.27, 11th), explosive receptions (79, 15th), and contested catches (42).”
If Evans does go back to Tampa Bay, it would be a good thing for him. If not, then Emeka Egbuka becomes the number one wide receiver for the Buccaneers for the 2026 NFL season. The Buffalo Bills, the Los Angeles Chargers, and the New England Patriots are some teams to potentially watch out for in the Evans sweepstakes if he is not re-signed this offseason.
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