I'm told over the course of talks between both sides, the #Bucs received a contract structure that's acceptable to Mike Evans, and takes Tampa's considerations into account as well, per source.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 5, 2023
1.) There's business sense to the #Bucs getting a deal done for Evans before Justin Jefferson's extension hits the market.
2.) If I'm Jefferson, I'm waiting until Nick Bosa's deal is done to raise the bar higher for actual $30M+/y compensation –even for a WR1– with a contract…
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 5, 2023
Sources: The #Buccaneers and 4x Pro Bowl WR Mike Evans have not had any communication the last few days on a contract extension.
I’d told they will make one last effort toward the end of the week.
Evans has set a Saturday deadline. pic.twitter.com/Oiq5bGtpLP
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) September 5, 2023
If the Bucs and Mike Evans can’t come to an agreement it is likely that he will be traded.
He has the talent to turn a team into a title contender.







