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Mike Evans Will Test Free Agency, With Buccaneers Vowing a Strong Push to Re-Sign

The Buccaneers have met his representatives at the combine to start a push to re-sign him.

Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers during a game at Raymond James Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Agent Deryk Gilmore says Evans intends to evaluate all 32 teams and will base his choice on fit, quarterback, play-caller and a chance to win another Super Bowl.
  • ESPN’s Jenna Laine reports Tampa Bay met with Evans’ representatives Thursday night at the combine and plans to aggressively pursue a new deal.
  • GM Jason Licht told reporters Evans has earned the right to test the market, signaling the team is unlikely to use the franchise tag.
  • Evans is coming off an injury-shortened 2025 season with eight games played and 30 catches for 368 yards and three touchdowns, ending his 11-year 1,000-yard streak.
  • Analysts expect strong interest from contenders, with ESPN’s Aaron Schatz projecting a Bills fit and others citing the 49ers, Chiefs and Ravens, as the new league year and free agency open March 11.