Overview
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the agreement as Evans leaves Tampa Bay, where he became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer.
- Evans’ agent said the Buccaneers made a strong push to keep him and emphasized that the decision to leave was not financially driven.
- The veteran wideout brings 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons tied with Jerry Rice, 13,052 receiving yards and 108 touchdowns to San Francisco.
- Supporters including Richard Sherman and Dan Orlovsky praise the fit, projecting a true X receiver who boosts red-zone threats and creates space for George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey.
- Skeptics such as beat writer Grant Cohn question the move, citing Evans turning 33 before the season and recent injuries on a roster they argue needs more youth and speed.