Andrew Buller-Russ
Changes are coming to the San Francisco 49ers‘ roster this offseason. Especially involving their receiving corps.
Whether it’s via release or trade, the 49ers have already revealed that former second-team All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has played his last snap with the team. Another top target, Jauan Jennings, is set for free agency. Three others, including Kendrick Bourne and Skyy Moore, won’t be under contract next season either.
Although, recently Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times suggested that the 49ers could be one of the teams that tries to sign Mike Evans. Yet, he also mentioned that the Chargers, Commanders, and Giants could be in pursuit of the potential future Hall of Famer too.
Evans has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the entirety of his 12-year career. He’s recorded a 1,000-yard season in 11 of those years, only falling short in 2025 after being limited to eight games due to injury. Evans and Hall of Fame legend Jerry Rice are the only two players with 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in their careers.
Now, the 32-year-old six-time Pro Bowler is looking to prove that he’s still capable of being a top target, and the 49ers could certainly make him a focal point of their offense. First, they have to outbid the competition.
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