Mike Evans decided not to test the free agent market. The Tampa Bay Buccanears star wide receiver agreed to a two-year contract extension earlier this week.
Evans confirmed the deal by posting a photo of himself wearing a Buccaneers jersey along with a photo of Leonardo DiCaprio from the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street.” Now that Evans has solidified his position with the Bucs for the next few years, he hopes to have a chance to catch passes from the same quarterback in 2024.
Evans praised quarterback Baker Mayfield and said he hoped to share a locker room with the questioner next season.
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Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Mike Evans #13 during an NFL Wild Card Playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
“Baker and I played together for a season. I feel like we can build on what we did last year, so I hope to get him back. He's a great player. I appreciate him. They're going to handle his process, and I trust him.” [general manager] jason [Licht] and the front office no matter what.”
Evans also talked about how Tampa Bay and Buccaneers players embraced Mayfield last season.
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“I mean, I'm very confident,” Evans said Friday when asked about his confidence in Baker's return. “I'm not 100 percent, but he played very well for us last year, the city embraced him, the players loved him, hopefully we get him back. But he's got to do what's best for him.”
November 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, United States; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes to receiver Mike Evans (13) against the Houston Texans in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. (Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports)
Mayfield and Evans certainly seemed to have chemistry on the football field in their only season together.
Evans finished the year with 1,255 receiving yards, marking his 10th consecutive season surpassing the 1,000-yard mark. He also had 13 touchdown receptions, the second most of his career.
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up before a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 5, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
The Bucs won the NFC South for the second consecutive season and defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild card round.
Evans believes the Bucs offer the ideal situation for Mayfield next season.
“I just want the best for him,” Evans said. “I think the best thing for him would be to play with me and Chris. [Godwin]”But there are a lot of great receivers in this league who could use his services as well.”
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Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht noted that the team and Mayfield's representatives have had some positive conversations.
“I'm a confident person in general,” Licht said. “I'm sure we're going to give our best. We'll have more pieces, I can assure you.”
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