Mike Evans’ Camp Shuts Down Rumors: “Don’t Believe the Hype”
If you've been scrolling through your feed lately, chances are you've seen Mike Evans' name pop up in a few eye-catching headlines. Trade rumors, free agency buzz, even AI-generated images placing him in different uniforms - it's been a whirlwind of speculation. But now, Evans’ agent, Deryk Gilmore, is stepping in to clear the air.
On February 16, Gilmore and his team at Day 1 Sports and Entertainment released a firm, no-nonsense statement aimed directly at fans and media partners. The message?
Cut through the noise. According to Gilmore, a wave of fake quotes, doctored images, and flat-out fabricated stories have been circulating across platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), many of them using AI to create entirely false narratives.
Way too much misinformation out there. Mike Evans’ agent, Deryk Gilmore, sets it straight. pic.twitter.com/p8jjxnROKd
— Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi) February 16, 2026
Gilmore emphasized that these posts are nothing more than engagement bait, and urged fans to rely only on verified updates from Evans himself or his official foundation. In short: unless it’s coming from the source, don’t buy it.
Now, let’s talk about the man at the center of all this. Mike Evans, 32, is coming off a 2025 season that didn’t go quite according to script. A broken collarbone in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions sidelined him for a significant stretch, and for a player who’s built his career on durability and production, it was a rare setback.
But Evans didn’t go quietly. He returned late in the season and reminded everyone why he’s still one of the most dangerous red zone threats in the league.
In Week 17 against the Miami Dolphins, he pulled in three catches for 31 yards - including a tough-as-nails 4-yard touchdown in the final minute of a tight 20-17 loss. That score capped off a shortened season where he still managed 30 receptions for 368 yards and three touchdowns.
It wasn’t a vintage Evans stat line, but it was enough to show he’s still got gas in the tank.
Naturally, that’s fueled talk about his future - whether he might chase another ring elsewhere or stick it out in Tampa, where he’s become synonymous with the franchise. Gilmore hasn’t ruled out anything, but he’s made it clear in the past that Evans’ competitive fire still burns hot. And ideally, that next chapter is written in pewter and red.
For now, the message from Evans’ camp is loud and clear: ignore the noise, trust the source, and don’t let the rumor mill rewrite the story.