Mike Evans' time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers seems to be coming to an end.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, rival teams interested in Evans believe the six-time Pro Bowler is seriously considering departing Tampa Bay and seeking a fresh start elsewhere.
"Sources: Bucs legend Mike Evans is poised to become a free agent next hour, and interested teams have gotten the sense he’s serious about leaving Tampa Bay after 12 seasons," Schultz said.
Evans had a rough 2025 season, as he battled injuries and had just 368 receiving yards and three touchdowns in eight games.
With Tampa Bay still having Chris Godwin on the roster and Emeka Egbuka emerging as a future star in his rookie year, the team can afford to let Evans walk in free agency.
If Evans leaves the Bucs, the New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, and Buffalo Bills could be interested in the 32-year-old's services.
New York must add a few more playmakers for quarterback Jaxson Dart, especially with Wan'Dale Robinson likely to sign elsewhere and Malik Nabers still recovering from a torn ACL. Evans would be a savvy veteran pass-catcher for Dart and a lethal red-zone threat in Matt Nagy's offense.
Kansas City could also target Evans to bolster its receiver room. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes would love to have the big-bodied Evans on the outside in jump ball scenarios.
Buffalo traded for D.J. Moore to improve its receiver group, but adding Evans is still a possibility for the Bills as they look to revamp the talent they have around quarterback Josh Allen.
Evans may be done as a Buc, and if that's the case, the Giants, Chiefs, and Bills should pursue the future Hall of Famer.
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