Overview
- Evans will be an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins March 11, and his agent has confirmed he plans to play and is open to considering all teams.
- Tampa Bay met with Evans’ representation at the scouting combine, with Jason Licht and Todd Bowles saying the team wants him back while acknowledging he can explore offers.
- Reported criteria for his next stop include a trusted quarterback, a realistic Super Bowl path, a top offensive coordinator, and assurances of high-volume usage.
- Analysts have linked potential bidders such as the Bills and 49ers, with other contenders like the Chiefs, Ravens, and Patriots also mentioned as possible fits.
- After a 2025 season shortened by a broken clavicle to eight games (30 catches, 368 yards, three touchdowns), the Bucs’ receiver depth could soften a departure, with Jalen McMillan cited as a candidate for a larger role.