"Evans, 32, was disappointed in the Bucs failing to make the postseason for the first time since their 2020 Super Bowl LV win. Once he made the decision not to retire this offseason, it was important for him to determine where he felt he had his best chance to compete for another Super Bowl, carefully evaluating the quarterback position, the offensive coordinator and what his role would be."
"Evans' 11 consecutive seasons with 1,000 receiving yards is tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice for most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history. It was a record he set out to gain full possession of in the 2025 season -- and had Rice's blessing to do so -- before a broken collarbone in Week 7 landed him on injured reserve."
"As their "X" receiver, he has been their true deep ball, big-play threat for chunk yardage, and their top red zone scoring weapon, on top of serving as a mentor to younger teammates like Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka."
Mike Evans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' all-time leading scorer with 662 points, departed the franchise after 12 seasons to join the San Francisco 49ers on a three-year contract. The 32-year-old wide receiver, drafted seventh overall in 2014, tied Jerry Rice's record with 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons before suffering a broken collarbone in Week 7. Evans evaluated quarterback quality, offensive coordinator expertise, and role fit before choosing San Francisco, prioritizing his opportunity to compete for another Super Bowl. The Buccaneers' failure to make the postseason for the first time since their 2020 Super Bowl LV victory influenced his decision to leave rather than retire.
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