Overview
- San Francisco finalized a three-year contract with the six-time Pro Bowler, with multiple outlets reporting the deal at about $60.4 million.
- At his introductory availability, Evans declared the 49ers were one piece away and said he believes he is that piece.
- Evans said he weighed other contenders, including the Bills, before choosing to play with Brock Purdy in San Francisco.
- The signing targets a thinned receiver group after injuries and departures, though Evans is coming off an eight-game 2025 season due to hamstring and clavicle issues.
- The move headlines an early retool that includes trading for Osa Odighizuwa, adding Dre Greenlaw and Nate Hobbs, and extending kicker Eddy Piñeiro, with analysts still flagging pass-rush depth as a priority after a league-low 20 sacks in 2025.