Overview
- Evans becomes an unrestricted free agent when the new league year opens on March 11, with his future in Tampa Bay unresolved.
- Tampa Bay met with agent Deryk Gilmore on Thursday and is aggressively pursuing a new deal, with head coach Todd Bowles voicing hope for a return.
- ESPN reporting says Evans will limit his options based on a trusted quarterback, a top offensive coordinator, a realistic title shot and promised high-volume targets.
- Analyst Aaron Schatz has predicted the Bills as the most likely landing spot, while other outlets name the Patriots, Chiefs and Ravens as potential suitors, all characterized as projections.
- Despite an injury-shortened 2025 that ended his 1,000-yard streak, evaluators still rate him highly, though Tampa Bay’s $13.07 million void-year cap charge and a deep receiver room complicate retention.