Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans plans to return to the NFL for another season, but his future with the franchise remains uncertain.
Evans’ representative, Deryk Gilmore, confirmed Tuesday to NFL.com and ESPN that the 32-year-old veteran will suit up for a 13th campaign in 2026.
“He is opening it up,” Gilmore stated regarding Evans’ upcoming free agency status. “He will play next season with someone. It could be Tampa. But he will definitely play a 13th season.”
The veteran receiver has spent his entire professional career in Tampa Bay since the team drafted him with the seventh pick in 2014. Evans played a crucial role in the Buccaneers’ championship run during the 2020 season alongside quarterback Tom Brady.
After recording over 1,000 receiving yards in his first 11 campaigns, Evans struggled with injuries during the most recent season. He managed only 30 receptions for 368 yards and three scores across eight appearances, missing nine total games due to hamstring and collarbone injuries before returning for the final stretch.
The former Texas A&M standout recently finished a two-year deal worth an average of $20.5 million annually.
Throughout his career spanning 176 games with 175 starts, Evans has recorded 866 catches for 13,052 yards and 108 touchdowns. He holds Tampa Bay franchise records in receptions, receiving yards, touchdown catches, and total points scored with 662.
