Mike Evans and his NFL future have been a big storyline this offseason, and for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they are waiting to see what the star receiver will do.
Evans has stated he is returning in 2026, but is exploring his options ahead of being a free agent.
Of course, that doesn't mean Evans is already out on Tampa Bay, but more so, seeing what the market is for him and if he could land on a team with a genuine Super Bowl chance.
But while some might not be on board with Evans testing free agency, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht has a different view.
"Love Mike and would like to have Mike back," Licht via NFL.com. "He's earned the right with his résumé, and Mike as a person, what he's meant to this entire community, fan base, all of us. I could go on and on, which we have. He's earned that right. We'd love to have Mike back, and we'll just see how the process goes."
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Should Bucs go all in to sign Evans?
Some fans will think so, but the Buccaneers do have options at receiver.
Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillian, and Tez Johnson are a nice quartet to work with, but none is Evans.
The Bucs will have a price in mind, and it will be up to Evans to accept. Will Tampa Bay offer $20 million APY? Or even $15 million for one season? That is unknown.
But what isn't is if a team like Buffalo or Kansas City comes calling, it will be hard for Evans to say no.
As Licht stated, Mike's earned the right to test free agency, and the Bucs hope he'll return.
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