Baker Mayfield comments on Mike Evans' departure to 49ers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield expressed disappointment over star wide receiver Mike Evans leaving the team to sign with the San Francisco 49ers during free agency. Mayfield acknowledged Evans' legacy in Tampa Bay, where he had a prominent 12-year career. With Evans gone, Mayfield noted that fellow receiver Chris Godwin will need to step up as a leader. The Buccaneers are entering a restructuring phase as negotiations for Mayfield's contract extension remain unresolved amidst these changes.
- •Mike Evans leaves the Buccaneers to join the 49ers in free agency.
- •Baker Mayfield highlights the impact of Evans' loss on the team.
- •Chris Godwin is expected to take a larger role in the wide receiver group.
- •Contract negotiations for Mayfield are ongoing but not close to resolution.
- •Evans had a distinguished career in Tampa Bay with 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Mayfield ‘Disappointed’ With Mike Evans Leaving Buccaneers
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — ‘There’s No Way To Sugarcoat It’ — Baker Mayfield Reveals True Feelings on Mike Evans Leaving Buccaneers for 49ers
"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are undergoing a major roster shift following the departure of star wide receiver Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers in free agency. This roster move leaves a significant void in the Buccaneers’ passing game, as Evans spent his entire 12-year career in Tampa Bay establishing himself as a franchise icon.
"After Mike Evans’ shocking move to San Francisco, Baker Mayfield reveals his frustration while facing his own uncertain future as contract negotiations with Tampa Bay remain stalled.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:55 AMMayfield ‘Disappointed’ With Mike Evans Leaving Buccaneers
After Mike Evans’ shocking move to San Francisco, Baker Mayfield reveals his frustration while facing his own uncertain future as contract negotiations with Tampa Bay remain stalled.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 12:29 AM‘There’s No Way To Sugarcoat It’ — Baker Mayfield Reveals True Feelings on Mike Evans Leaving Buccaneers for 49ers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are undergoing a major roster shift following the departure of star wide receiver Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers in free agency. This roster move leaves a significant void in the Buccaneers’ passing game, as Evans spent his entire 12-year career in Tampa Bay establishing himself as a franchise icon.
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