It appears as if Mike Evans’ time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers might be coming to a detailed within the not-too-distant future.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the crew is not going to offer Evans a contract extension after the broad receiver set a deadline for Saturday to get a brand new extension in place.
Based on ESPN, the crew didn’t even make Evans a contract supply after the deadline was introduced by Evans and his agent.
The 30-year-old Evans is within the last yr of his contract and has been one of many crew’s greatest stars throughout his profession. Together with topping the 1,000-yard mark in all 9 of his seasons, he additionally helped the crew win a Tremendous Bowl through the 2020 season.
The 2 sides have been concerned in discussions for a few years now for a brand new deal, however Buccaneers beat author Jenna Laine suggests it’s an possession subject greater than a entrance workplace subject. Buccaneers possession is coping with restricted sources after spending a lot cash throughout Tom Brady’s three-year run with the crew to try to compete for the Tremendous Bowl yearly.
Which means gamers like Evans is perhaps getting the brief straw when it comes time for his or her new offers.
Simply because Evans and his agent set a deadline for Saturday doesn’t suggest issues could not change in some unspecified time in the future sooner or later. It solely takes one telephone name and one supply to make all people get into a unique mindset. The Buccaneers might additionally attempt to signal him as a free agent in March when his present deal expires.
However the lack of an extension, in addition to his pending free company, does convey up the query of whether or not or not the Buccaneers would possibly take into account buying and selling him earlier than the deadline in the event that they get off to a gradual begin.
Tampa Bay has a really unsettled quarterback scenario with Baker Mayfield getting the beginning job, whereas the remainder of the crew has taken a step again from the place it was through the peak of Brady’s tenure within the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
