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Oftentimes in NFL free agency, the very best players set to hit the open market are franchise tagged by their respective teams, meaning some of the best would-be available players don’t even really have the chance to join a new team. That trend is starting to change, though. Last year, only Trey Smith and Tee […]

The Buccaneers are facing a crucial offseason as they try to retain franchise icon Mike Evans. Head coach Todd Bowles recently expressed his hope that the veteran receiver will return, as Evans’ legacy in Tampa is undeniable. Despite having a cap hit of $13.07 million from a previous void year, he remains a high-level performer. […]

Free agency is more important in the NFL than ever before. Just last year, the 4-13 New England Patriots spent more money on the open market than any other team, and it resulted in them reaching Super Bowl 60. The NFL is a copycat league, so expect all 32 teams to be aggressive in adding […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to do some soul searching this offseason. Tampa let the NFC South title slip away in 2025, which should give the team a sense of urgency heading into NFL free agency. The team’s head coach desperately wants to retain one veteran player who has played for the team since 2015. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking for ways to improve after a tough 2025 season that saw them miss the playoffs altogether, ending their streak of NFC South division championships in the process. The 2025 season saw much frustration for several players on the Tampa Bay roster, including quarterback Baker Mayfield, who regressed significantly throughout […]

The good news for the Tennessee Titans is that they have salary-cap space. And one free agent could give them a boost. However, when considering one free agent who would fix the Titans’ biggest flaw heading into the 2026 season, it’s not the guy some NFL observers have tabbed. Yes, receiver Alec Pierce would give […]

Wide receiver Mike Evans is playing in 2026, but the only unresolved part is the uniform. Amid another noisy offseason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the biggest question among fans has been whether Evans might leave in free agency or even retire, and that retirement angle is now off the table. ESPN’s Kimberley A. Martin […]

One of the biggest questions surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason is what will happen to Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans. He entered the offseason without a new contract. Evans already expressed his desire to play a 13th NFL season in 2026. Despite his advanced age and recent injury history, several teams will […]

In the world of sports media, hot takes are part of the territory, but fact-checking usually remains a requirement. On Wednesday, FS1 analyst Jason McIntyre found himself in the crosshairs of NFL fans after an embarrassing slip-up regarding Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Mike Evans. During a segment on The Herd, McIntyre discussed the future of […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached the point where sentiment collides with sustainability. After years of threading the needle between veteran leadership and youth development, Tampa Bay must now confront the hard truth that its competitive window is narrowing in ways that demand decisiveness. The Buccaneers are no longer one or two tweaks away from contention. […]

As rumors surround the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the team in the midst of the offseason, the one player that has been keyed on by the fanbase is wide receiver Mike Evans. While there are rumors about Evans possibly leaving the Buccaneers in free agency, there was also discussion if the star would retire flat […]

As free agency approaches, NFL rumors about Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Mike Evans have intensified. His agent, Deryk Gilmore, has issued a statement addressing the surge of misleading headlines on platforms like X and TikTok. Gilmore noted that many of these posts utilize artificial intelligence and fabricated quotes to create stories designed to boost social […]

If you have spent any time on social media lately, you have probably seen a wild headline or two about where Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans might land next. Well, his agent, Deryk Gilmore, has officially seen enough of the noise. On February 16, 2026, Gilmore and the team at Day 1 Sports […]

Few wide receivers in NFL history have built a resume as quietly dominant and relentlessly consistent as Mike Evans. For more than a decade, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ towering WR1 served as the embodiment of reliability. He stacked 1,000-yard seasons with metronomic precision while anchoring multiple offensive eras. Yet the 2026 offseason presents an unfamiliar […]

The 2025 NFL season ended with the Seattle Seahawks becoming Super Bowl champions. Before the season, few would have seen the Seahawks and the New England Patriots competing for the Lombardi Trophy, but they are picture-perfect examples of how free agency can help a team take a championship leap forward. The Patriots were the biggest […]

After 12 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wide receiver Mike Evans is now set to enter free agency. But at least his agent is hoping he comes back for at least one more go. Evans will take time to ponder his next steps. As he does, agent Deryk Gilmore is remaining optimistic about a […]

On Wednesday, the San Francisco 49ers held a press conference to talk about the past season and current changes they are dealing with inlduing the loss of Robert Saleh to the Tennessee Titans. In that press conference, general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk had played his […]

By virtue of the Atlanta Falcons defeating the New Orleans Saints in Week 18, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been eliminated from playoff contention. Now, wide receiver Mike Evans has a decision to make. After 12 years in the NFL, the idea of retirement has crept onto the table for Evans. However, the wide receiver […]

It’s do-or-die time for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After losing to the Carolina Panthers two weeks ago, Tampa Bay had a chance to cement its spot in the postseason against the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately, they lost, further complicating their hunt for a playoff spot. Now, the Buccaneers’ clash against the Carolina Panthers has some serious […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ playoff hopes hang by a thread as they prepare for their Week 18 showdown against the Carolina Panthers. This game represents far more than a simple divisional matchup; it’s a potential season-defining moment for a team that’s clawed its way back into contention despite setbacks throughout the campaign. Every play matters, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be playing for their postseason lives in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers. It could also mark Mike Evans’ final game with the franchise. The star wide receiver was asked about his future with Tampa Bay. Evans’ response left things a bit ambiguous, via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay […]

With everything still on the line despite another gut-punch loss, Baker Mayfield said Tampa Bay will be ready for a Week 18 home showdown with Carolina that decides the NFC South, promising he’ll have the group prepared after a performance that included 346 passing yards and two interceptions in the 20-17 loss to Miami. That […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins meet in a critical Week 17 matchup on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami with the Buccaneers desperately seeking momentum heading into the final stretch, while the Dolphins have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Buccaneers, despite their recent struggles, enter as 5.5-point favorites […]

Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans are usually on the same page, but not on the biggest play of their Week 16 loss. Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles revealed his two star players were not on the same wavelength on their final offensive play of their loss to the Carolina Panthers, which Mayfield confirmed. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face a pivotal moment in their season when they travel to Bank of America Stadium to take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. Both teams sit at 7-7 records with the winner gaining a commanding advantage in the NFC South division race with just two games remaining on the schedule. […]

Week 16 is where fantasy football seasons are remembere or forgotten. For many leagues, this is the championship round. Even in formats that play into Week 17, the pressure is unmistakable. One explosive wide receiver performance can swing an entire matchup. On the other end, a quiet afternoon from a trusted star can unravel months […]

Johnny Manziel fired off a two-word social post after Mike Evans’ electric return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Evans ripped a contested 45-yard reception in the third quarter, hauling in a Baker Mayfield heave near the 15-yard line while a Falcons defender clung to his hip. The play flipped field position and […]

Mike Evans made his much-anticipated return for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night, hauling in his first catch since suffering a collarbone injury in Week 7, a 12-yard gain that got the crowd to its feet.  Evans lined up on a short-to-intermediate route, and quarterback Baker Mayfield hit him in stride for the first […]

Mike Evans has been dealing with injury woes throughout this season. However, it sounds like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will finally have him back in the lineup for the Week 15 “Thursday Night Football” game against the Atlanta Falcons. Reports indicate that Evans, who has been unavailable since Week 7 due to a broken collarbone, […]

A banged-up Tampa Bay offense is inching back toward full strength at exactly the moment the NFC South race is tightening. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned to work this week, with Todd Bowles acknowledging that both receivers, along with left tackle Tristan Wirfs, are being ramped up for the short-week showdown against the Atlanta […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have struggled with production from their receivers. But there is hope for their Thursday Night Football clash against the Falcons as Mike Evans is in line for an injury return, according to ESPN. “Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (collarbone) is primed for a Week 15 return,” Jeremy Fowler wrote. “Evans has […]

The Buccaneers are walking a tightrope in the NFC South, but at least the injury picture is finally starting to tilt their way. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned to practice this week, though neither was expected to suit up against the Saints as Tampa Bay chooses caution over desperation. ESPN’s Adam Schefter has already […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting healthier ahead of their late-season playoff push. Buccaneers WRs Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned to practice this week, but neither is expected to play on Sunday against the Saints. Thankfully, it should not be too long before the veteran wide receiver can finally get back on the field. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into their Week 14 clash with the New Orleans Saints trying to protect their NFC South lead without two important weapons for Baker Mayfield. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan have both been ruled out, even after returning to practice, as the team prioritizes getting […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be trying to keep their NFC South lead when they face the New Orleans Saints in Week 14. However, they’ll have to go into battle without two key wide receivers. Both Mike Evans and Jalen McMillian have been ruled out, head coach Todd Bowles confirmed, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 7-5 heading into a Week 14 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Injuries have plagued Tampa this season, even with Baker Mayfield not missing time with a shoulder injury. Wide receiver injuries have been particularly frequent for the Bucs. But the Buccaneers are getting Mike Evans back at practice on […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers squeaked out a win over the Arizona Cardinals to keep pace in the NFC South, despite the Carolina Panthers picking up a surprise win over the Los Angeles Rams. The Buccaneers got a surprise appearance out of Baker Mayfield, who was injured in the previous week’s loss to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 7 loss to the Detroit Lions was painful in more ways than one. Not only did the 24-9 defeat halt their momentum, but it also cost them their most reliable offensive weapon. Star wide receiver Mike Evans suffered a fractured collarbone during the Monday Night Football matchup and is now […]

Mike Evans’ collarbone injury during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 7 loss will ensure that one of Jerry Rice’s numerous records will remain intact. Entering the 2025 season, Rice and Evans were officially tied with the most 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history. Baker Mayfield memorably hit Evans on an eight-yard seam route in the waning […]