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Five-time Pro Bowl Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was arguably going to be the most coveted free agent at his position.
However, the five-time Pro Bowler decided to stay home after agreeing to a two-year deal, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. The deal is worth $52 million, including $35 million guaranteed, Evans’ agent told ESPN.
Deryk Gilmore, Evans’ agent, contacted Jones Sunday night, telling CBS Sports: “Mike just called me last night and said I want to be a BUC for Life. Myself and Darren Jones have worked hard to get this deal done!”
Tampa Bay drafted Evans seventh overall in the 2014 NFL Draft, and he has exceeded all expectations throughout his 10-year career. He is the only person in NFL history to open their career with 1,000 or more receiving yards in each of their first 10 seasons. If he goes for 1,000 again in 2024, he will tie the wide…
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Author : Garrett Podell
Publish date : 2024-03-04 14:52:17
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