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It’s officially NFL training camp week, with several players across the league reporting to their respective camps for summer practice ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Perhaps the biggest offseason addition for the San Francisco 49ers is wide receiver Mike Evans, who previously spen…
The 49ers will have their first training camp practice today. There aren’t any pads, so don’t expect much news. But we are officially back. If you haven’t seen this feed post from Fooch, he asked how many games Mike Evans would appear in this season. What say you? Be sure to crea…
The San Francisco 49ers‘ wideout room has a lot of new faces after signing Mike Evans and Christian Kirk in free agency. After that, the Niners used a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select De’Zhaun Stribling. Despite these moves, and already having third-year wideout …
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Buccaneers During an appearance on The Jim Rome Show, former Buccaneers LB Lavonte David said that even with WR Mike Evans moving on to the 49ers, the team’s wide receiver group is still in good hands with Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin. “You’ve got a receiving room that can fill …
The San Francisco 49ers made a couple of moves at wide receiver this offseason, signing Mike Evans and Christian Kirk in free agency, while drafting De’Zhaun Stribling with their first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft at No. 33 overall. Those three additions provide much-needed depth a…
The San Francisco 49ers have revamped their wideout group this offseason with the arrivals of Mike Evans and Christian Kirk. Moreover, the Niners also drafted De’Zhaun Stribling in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. However, could the 49ers be looking at a reunion with Deebo…
49ers 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk had high hopes for new WR Mike Evans, but he was still surprised by the veteran’s ability to completely dominate practice, especially during red-zone periods. “The expectations we had for Mike were already high … he’s a Hall of Famer … and he blew us…
Graziano: 49ers might be getting a rejuvenated Mike Evans in 2026“A highly productive player still, when he’s on the field, a reliable target,” Graziano said. “You know, everything everybody’s saying about what A.J. Brown can be for Drake Maye, I think applies for what Mike Evans…
The San Francisco 49ers needed a splash at wide receiver and they got one this offseason, signing Mike Evans to a three-year, $42 million deal to pry the veteran away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans, one of the most accomplished wide receivers of the last 10 years, had his m…
Mike Evans may no longer be in his prime, but even at the age of 32, he can still be a big-time asset to an NFL offense. ESPN on Wednesday released its seventh-annual rankings of the league’s top wide receivers, which saw Evans receive honorable mention. NFL analyst Jeremy Fowler…
Kyle Juszczyk impressed by Mike Evans, 49ers rookies ahead of training camp (paywall)“The expectations we had for Mike were already high … he’s a Hall of Famer … and he blew us all away,” Juszczyk said. “He was unguardable in practice, especially in the red zone. And he fits in s…
The San Francisco 49ers managed to sign Mike Evans to a three-year, $42.4 million contract this offseason, where he will be paired up with head coach Kyle Shanahan. While Evans is entering the 13th season of his NFL career, he may be in line for another big campaign. ESPN analyst…
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Jerry Rice talks 49ers: Mike Evans addition, De’Zhaun Stribling, 2026 expectations“Just throw it up,” Rice said. “Throw it up because he’s got that big frame. He’s going to be able to go up and attack the football. So, once you’re in the end zone, just throw that thing up, like ‘…
49ers 49ers TE George Kittle heaped praise upon veteran WR Mike Evans for his veteran leadership and football IQ during a recent appearance on the New Heights podcast. “One thing that I was talking to [quarterback Brock] Purdy about a couple of days ago was that this is our firs…
49ers 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk made a recent appearance on NFL Network and said that WR Mike Evans is looking a lot better than the team expected since joining his teammates for offseason workouts. “Mike has been so impressive, and I feel like that’s saying so much because we were …
The San Francisco 49ers‘ wide-receiver corps has been besieged by injuries and controversy for the past two seasons. But they are turning to a soon-to-be 33-year-old as the answer to their passing game in 2026. Mike Evans, the veteran former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout, is the n…
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The San Francisco 49ers have revamped their wideout position, signing Mike Evans and Christian Kirk while also drafting De’Zhaun Stribling in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Moreover, Ricky Pearsall is a part of the wideout group, and so there are four potential reliable …
Evans had nothing to prove to anybody regarding his career resume when he signed with the San Francisco 49ers early in free agency this past March, but he seemingly did not have such a mindset during his first offseason program with his current employer.
The San Francisco 49ers are expecting big things from Mike Evans this season. He’ll be Brock Purdy’s go-to target and open things up for everyone else on offense. He should allow George Kittle to take his time returning from an Achilles injury, as well as make life easier on Rick…
Kittle suffered a torn Achilles tendon this past January.
The San Francisco 49ers revamped their wideout group this offseason, signing veterans Mike Evans and Christian Kirk to give Brock Purdy more pass-catching options for the 2026 NFL season.Moreover, Purdy will need to rely on these two early on, with tight end George Kittle likely …
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The Rams will meet their arch-rivals from the NFC West, the San Francisco 49ers, about 10 weeks from now. Looking at the changes that the 49ers have made in the offseason, including the addition of Mike Evans and the return of Nick Bosa from a torn ACL, it’s not clear to me if Sa…
The 49ers added Mike Evans and Raheem Morris, but are they better?
ESPN handed out offseason grades for every NFL team, evaluating each move. The San Francisco 49ers were tied for one of the highest-graded offseasons, giving Trent Williams a new contract, signing Mike Evans, and trading for Osa Odighizuwa: San Francisco 49ers: B+ Biggest move: S…
Mike Evans can still play.
Brandon Aiyuk takes another shot at 49ers, calling John Lynch “creepy,” Kyle Shanahan “a toddler”“General manager gonna pull up to my house,” Aiyuk said. “A weirdo like, bro, don’t pull up to my house uninvited, boy. [Expletive] ain’t safe. But I knew his ass was gonna do it. So …
There’s reason for significant doubt surrounding the San Francisco 49ers’ skill position players heading into the 2026 season. With George Kittle, Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall all coming off injury-affected seasons, the 49ers’ group of playmakers is star-studded, but comes with …
Vic Tafur of The Athletic recently spoke with San Francisco 49ers CEO Al Guido, and there’s a chance the team will relocate its practice facility. There was an image during OTAs of Mike Evans running around with the electric substation in the background. While the internet didn’t…
Criticism of the San Francisco 49ers’ roster age seems to be a talking point this offseason. While they have improved and added proven stars, those stars may be in the twilight of their careers. One of those players is Mike Evans, and whether that was a good signing or bad depend…
49ers 49ers FB Kyle Juszcyzk said that WR Mike Evans has been all that has advertised and then some. “Mike has been so impressive, and I feel like that’s saying so much because we were expecting so much,” Juszczyk said, via Niners Wire. “Your expectations are already high, and I …
A case could be made for Dre Greenlaw or Mike Evans as the 49ers' X-factor for 2026. Health is the only question.
Buccaneers After losing WR Mike Evans, the Buccaneers added veteran RB Kenneth Gainwell and third-round WR Ted Hurst to help bolster their offensive weapons. Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield expressed his immense respect for Gainwell and praised Hurst’s game because of his size and st…
The San Francisco 49ers can claim that this offseason was a win. The team added Mike Evans and Osa Odighizuwa. That alone made it a successful offseason. Those weren’t the only veterans added who should make an impact. One of the three veteran offensive linemen is expected to pla…
At various points in 2025, the San Francisco 49ers offense was carried by Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan, and Christian McCaffrey. Injuries took a toll on both sides of the ball, but there were times when Mac Jones was throwing the football to Jake Tonges, Demarcus Robinson, and Kend…
The veteran is the key to the 49ers offense
The 2026 campaign will be a different one for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team’s heart and soul, the duo of linebacker Lavonte David and wide receiver Mike Evans, have moved on. David retired, while Evans elected to leave the Buccaneers for the San Francisco 49ers in free agenc…
The San Francisco 49ers made a few improvements to the roster this offseason, as they used their cap space to sign wide receiver Mike Evans and linebacker Dre Greenlaw, while trading for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa. Evans should instantly improve San Francisco’s wide receiver…
David Lombardi from The SF Standard is often a lightning rod in his coverage of the San Francisco 49ers. His latest take is sure to stir debate between fans of the Los Angeles Rams and within the NFC West. “Mike Evans will likely have a bigger positive impact on the 49ers than My…
David Lombardi spins how Mike Evans will improve 49ers more than Myles Garrett will help Rams
49ers 49ers WR Mike Evans said QB Brock Purdy was a big reason why he decided to join San Francisco this offseason. “I love Brock, man,” Evans said, via Niners Wire. “He’s a big reason why I came here, and I said that in my initial Zoom call with you guys. He throws a really […] …
The San Francisco 49ers have made some significant roster moves this offseason. They signed future Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Evans to a three-year deal, as well as former 1,000-yard wide receiver Christian Kirk. Defensively, they added help to the line by trading for vetera…
49ers announce running back roster moves“He later signed with San Francisco on April 28, 2026, before he was waived by the team on May 28.” 49ers All-Pro George Kittle: Mike Evans was ‘cooking everybody’ during OTAs“Everybody’s getting cooked by Mike,” Kittle said. “It’s awesome …
During OTAs, you’d see this No. 7 jersey with the wide receivers. He was making plays. I had no idea who it was. Sure enough, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has a new number. Before the 49ers signed Mike Evans, Robinson wore No. 5. He caught six passes for a …
The 49ers’ most important offseason acquisition? Surprise: It’s not Mike Evans (paywall)“Just how he works, how thorough he is on everything and what he does on his own,” Shanahan said. “Bringing guys along with him. Everyone from Dallas told us this and it’s been that way. He ha…
49ers 49ers QB Brock Purdy is happy to have a healthy group of receivers, including free agent signing WR Mike Evans, who will likely be one of Purdy’s top targets as he continues his Hall of Fame career in the Bay Area. “Our receiving corps as a whole, we’re really excited about…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield sent a candid message on Mike Evans' signing with the San Francisco 49ers. The post Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield Sends Blunt Message on Mike Evans Signing With 49ers appeared first on HEAVY.
Buccaneers Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield knows the loss of veteran WR Mike Evans will have an impact on the offense, but he still feels good about the receiver group that the team has and believes they can step up and attempt to replace Evans as a group. “To also have J-Mac, Chris…
Stop running from the belt: 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk continues to keep drama alive on social media“Only one day after posting photos of himself wearing a Washington Commanders hat on Instagram, the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver appeared in another social media post, this time a v…
Baker Mayfield reacts to Mike Evans leaving the Buccaneers for the 49ers as his own critical contract extension talks with Tampa Bay remain stalled.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield got brutally honest about how much losing Mike Evans hurt.
Baker Mayfield spoke about Mike Evans' decision to leave in free agency, saying that the WR deserved to be a "Buc for life."
Mike Evans is making a strong impression on his new 49ers teammates, while his former quarterback is missing him nearly 3,000 miles away.
While speaking with reporters about his contract situation and other matters on Friday, Mayfield addressed Evans' departure.
Baker Mayfield's take on his contract situation was the juiciest bit of information to come out of his first media session of the offseason, but he also had a chance to weigh in on a significant change to the team's receiving corps.
Right from the moment he was thrust into the game against the Miami Dolphins in 2022, Brock Purdy has excelled at quickly at developing a rapport with his pass-catchers. It should be no surprise, therefore, that the 49ers quarterback and wide receiver Mike Evans are seemingly alr…
Evans is making a strong impression at voluntary OTAs and feels rejuvenated after an injury-plagued 2025, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
The Panthers are coming off a surprising division title, the Buccaneers are adjusting to life after Mike Evans, the Falcons still have quarterback questions and the Saints may be a sleeper
49ers cancel mandatory minicamp after perfect attendance during OTAs“With mandatory minicamp no longer on the schedule, the 49ers will have no additional team activities after Thursday until training camp, which is set to begin at the end of July.” 49ers’ K.J. Wright excited abou…
The San Francisco 49ers are ready for the 2026 season. San Fran made a surprising playoff run in 2025 despite losing multiple players to significant injuries. The 49ers reloaded during the offseason, adding multiple veteran players on the offensive side of the ball. One of those …
After 12 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wide receiver Mike Evans decided to join the San Francisco 49ers in free agency. For all but three of his seasons in Tampa Bay, Evans played alongside fellow receiver Chris Godwin. Which made Evans’ departure all the more shocking. Go…
Chris Godwin has spent nine seasons in the NFL, all of them with Mike Evans as his teammate.
Buccaneers Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan fractured three vertebrae in his neck after landing on his head during a preseason game. He was able to make a brief return at the end of last season, but more will be expected of the former third-round pick now that WR Mike Evans has left …
The San Francisco 49ers are buying low on one of the best receivers in the NFL over the past decade. Last season, Mike Evans had career lows across the board. This included receiving yards, touchdowns, routes run, and percentage of passes caught, etc. Then you watch the Tampa Bay…
Buccaneers receiver Jalen McMillan played only four games last season after a scary neck injury that not only nearly ended his season but also jeopardized his career.
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles still has good things to say about the receiver group, even without WR Mike Evans, who moved on to San Francisco this offseason. “They’re talented,” Bowles said, via Pro Football Talk. “We know they’ve got a lot of talent right there. Any time…
Every startup season, certain players get drafted significantly higher or lower than their actual dynasty market value. Just for fun I decided to compare startup ADP data from my Fantasy Orphans site to current KTC values across the top 150 players to find the biggest discrepanci…
Mike Evans is an excellent late-round WR target that I think people are sleeping on. Kyle Shanahan has a great track record with big-body WRs, from his time in Houston, through Atlanta with Julio, and obviously now in San Francisco. Evans fits that mold perfectly. Yes, there's co…
It was a busy offseason in Santa Clara, and things got interesting when the San Francisco 49ers signed Mike Evans to a three-year deal. With OTAs starting, George Kittle commented on a post on X that stated it was weird to not see Evans in a Buccaneers jersey, according to Bussin…
De'Zhaun Stribling went No. 33 to the 49ers, but behind Mike Evans, Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall, he landed in 2026's worst rookie WR spot.
49ers 49ers QB Brock Purdy says that the addition of WR Mike Evans to the team and his desire to have a strong finish to his Hall of Fame career put added pressure on him, which he welcomes as motivation. “He’s been awesome,” Purdy said, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “What he’s done i…
As 49ers eye Super Bowl, there are questions they must start answering next week (paywall)“Quarterback Brock Purdy thought he recognized a red zone concept when he sat down to watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers film with new receiver Mike Evans. But he was quickly corrected. “I’m so exci…
The San Francisco 49ers made a number of key acquisitions this offseason, as they look to build off their playoff appearance last year and launch back into contender status. The biggest of them all? Wide receiver Mike Evans, who signed a three-year deal with the 49ers in free age…
Every league has each of these guys and I can guarantee you you’re probably one of them. What’s the most infuriating type of fantasy player to play in a league with? Here are our 3 favorite types of fantasy football players… The Casual We all know this guy, the one who shows up o…
We’re ranking the Top-24 rookies for 2026 rookie drafts! Here are a couple of our favorite picks, but let us know who your favorite sleeper is for rookie drafts… 1.02 - Carnell Tate Let’s start on an easy one here. I think even in superflex leagues we can agree that Tate is in a …