Mike Evans’ NFL future has been a hot topic since the 2025 season wrapped up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A broken collarbone limited him to just eight games, ending his impressive streak of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
Rumors have swirled about Evans’ next steps, including whispers of retirement. However, the veteran receiver is set to return in 2026, though perhaps not with the Bucs.
Reports suggest Tampa Bay might part ways with him this offseason.
Multiple teams are reportedly interested in Evans, who proved he still has what it takes upon returning from injury. Among the interested parties is an AFC heavyweight looking to leverage his talents to push them over the edge.
Speculation has linked Evans to the Buffalo Bills, with CBS Sports predicting he might join them in the 2026 NFL free agency. The Bills, along with the Baltimore Ravens, have been identified as potential landing spots for Evans.
The Buccaneers could look quite different without Evans, who formed a dynamic duo with quarterback Baker Mayfield, showing glimpses of brilliance in 2025. If Evans and the Bucs go their separate ways, Josh Allen and the Bills might have an edge. Since Stefon Diggs' departure in 2023, Allen has been without a true WR1, and Evans, despite being in his 30s, demonstrated last season that he remains a formidable force on the field.