Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht revealed that the team offered Mike Evans a significantly higher contract than the three-year, $42.5 million deal he signed with the 49ers, marking the end of his 12-year tenure with the Bucs. Licht expressed that the organization made considerable efforts to retain Evans, who stated that his decision was not solely about money. He emphasized the strong relationship he had with Evans and acknowledged the player’s right to choose a new path. Licht noted that while he felt a sense of loss, he did not feel betrayed by Evans’ decision, recognizing his contributions to the team.
