Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans have been on an emotional roller coaster this offseason. Initially, there were concerns about Chris Godwin’s future with the team, but those worries were put to rest when the star receiver signed a new three-year deal. However, the focus now shifts to Mike Evans, whose future remains uncertain.
Evans, set to become a free agent after the 2025 season, will still be just 32 years old and likely to attract significant interest—especially if he continues his streak of 1,000-yard seasons. ESPN highlights his remarkable consistency, noting that the 2014 first-round pick has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his 10 NFL seasons and has recorded double-digit touchdowns in four of the last five years. While age might play a factor, Evans would still have plenty of suitors if he tests the market.
That said, speculation about his departure might be premature. Like Godwin, Evans has a strong connection to the franchise. While he may not command a deal as large as Godwin’s three-year, $66 million contract, he could still earn a respectable sum—perhaps slightly less than the two-year, $41 million extension he signed in 2024.
With general manager Jason Licht having just navigated Godwin’s contract situation, it’s likely he has already been considering Evans’ future as well. Could 2025 mark Evans’ farewell season in Tampa Bay? It’s uncertain, but in the ever-unpredictable world of the NFL, nothing can be ruled out.