One of the New York Giants’ top free agent targets — wide receiver Mike Evans — won’t be hitting the market.
Evans has reached a deal with his current employer, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on a two-year extension worth $52 million.
Before free agency begins next week, the Buccaneers and five-time Pro-Bowl WR Mike Evans reached agreement on a two-year, $52 million that includes $35 million guaranteed, per his agent @DerykGilmore.
Evans now has a real chance to start and finish his career in Tampa as a Buc. pic.twitter.com/tj68Vk9YpG
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 4, 2024
The Giants were one of a half-dozen potential suitors seeking to pry Evans away from Tampa, where he’s played his entire 10-year NFL career.
Multiple teams had Mike Evans on their free agent WR board and were hoping to land him in free agency. Based on several team sources: Titans, Rams, Chiefs, Patriots, Giants, Panthers, Falcons, and Jaguars.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 4, 2024
Evans caught 79 of his 136 targets (58%) last season for 1,255 yards and 13 touchdowns. He has registered 1,000 or more yards receiving in each of his first 10 seasons, which is an NFL record to begin a career.
