Mike Evans Agrees To A 2-year, $52 Million Contract To Remain With The Buccaneers, AP Source Says – News18

TAMPA, Fla.: There’s nonetheless an opportunity Mike Evans may play his whole profession with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Instead of testing his value in free company this winter, the staff’s profession receiving chief has agreed to a two-12 months, $52 million contract to stay with the membership that drafted him seventh total in 2014, an individual acquainted with the deal advised The Associated Press on Monday.

The particular person spoke to the AP on situation of anonymity as a result of the contract had not been finalized. ESPN first reported the settlement, saying it contains $35 million assured.

The deal comes simply days after Bucs common supervisor Jason Licht and different staff officers returned from the annual NFL scouting mix in Indianapolis, the place discussions with Evans’ agent gained momentum.

Evans, 30, is the one participant in NFL historical past to start a profession with 10 consecutive seasons with 1,000-plus yards receiving and is Tampa Bay’s profession chief in receptions (762), yards (11,680) and touchdowns (94).

Last summer season, the 5-time Pro Bowl choice unsuccessfully sought an extension on a 5-12 months, $82.5 million contract he signed in 2018.

Despite his disappointment, the 6-foot-5, 231-pound receiver remained open to the prospect of enjoying his whole profession with the Bucs whereas having 79 receptions for 1,255 yards and tying Tyreek Hill for the league lead in TD catches with 13 in 2023.

The staff is hopeful that re-signing Evans will assist guarantee quarterback Baker Mayfield stays with Tampa Bay, too.

Mayfield joined the staff on a one-12 months contract final winter and had his greatest season as a professional, throwing for a profession-greatest 4,044 yards and 28 touchdowns whereas serving to Tampa Bay seize a 3rd straight NFC South title.

The Bucs, the one NFC staff to achieve the playoffs every of the previous 4 seasons, upset Philadelphia in a wild-card matchup earlier than dropping to Detroit within the divisional spherical. Evans had 11 receptions for 195 yards and one TD within the two video games.

The day after being eradicated from the postseason, coach Todd Bowles was requested if he cringed on the considered Evans probably enjoying for a distinct staff.

“I don’t even think about it. I don’t like to be asked about it,” Bowles mentioned. “I don’t want to know about it. I hope to hell that does not happen.”

In addition to hoping to retain Mayfield and Evans, Licht mentioned final week in Indianapolis that the Bucs have additionally prioritized attempting to re-signal All-Pro security Antoine Winfield Jr., veteran linebacker Lavonte David and placekicker Chase McLaughlin, who’re set to grow to be free brokers.

The staff is also seeking to lengthen the contract of left deal with Tristan Wirfs, who’s scheduled to play on his fifth-12 months possibility of $18.24 million subsequent season.

“We’re focused on signing ours right now.,” Licht mentioned on the mix. “I mean, if we can re-sign Mike and Baker and Lavonte, Chase, Antoine and Tristan, I mean, we should be throwing another boat parade. That’s a pretty good class there.”

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(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – Associated Press)