Breaking News: Mike Evans Signs Massive $52 Million Contract with Buccaneers!

Ensuring Evans didn't hit the open market, where he could have been courted by the highest bidder, is a huge accomplishment for Bucs general manager Jason Licht and his quest to keep much of the champions' roster together. the NFC South in 2024.

Aging hasn't slowed Evans down, as he still finds ways to get open and can win at all levels. The $26 million per year average ranks Evans fourth among all receivers and underscores the Bucs' belief that he will continue to be one of the best pass catchers in the entire NFL. It marks a jump of nearly $10 million per year from the five-year, $82.5 million extension Evans signed in 2018 and which he fulfilled.

The agreement opens a path for Evans to play his entire career in Tampa.

Evans, by far the most prolific receiver in Buccaneers history, has generated 10 1,000-yard receiving seasons in his decade in Tampa, a record for a receiver starting a career. Evans' 11,680 total receiving yards are 4,990 more than the next-closest Buc all-time (Chris Godwin, 6,690), and his 94 touchdown receptions are 60 more than No. 2 (Godwin, 34).