Baker Mayfield expresses disappointment over Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Baker Mayfield expressed his disappointment regarding Mike Evans' departure from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a youth football camp on June 5. Evans, who signed a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, concluded his 12-season tenure with Tampa Bay. Mayfield highlighted Evans' Hall of Fame caliber and stated he believed Evans deserved to be a 'Buc for life.' Despite Evans leaving, Mayfield noted the remaining talented receivers, including Chris Godwin, who will step up as a leader. The Buccaneers will resume organized team activities from June 9 to 11.
- •Mike Evans signed a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
- •Baker Mayfield spoke about Evans' departure during a youth camp.
- •Mayfield believes Evans deserved to stay with Tampa Bay for his career.
- •Chris Godwin will take on a larger leadership role among the remaining receivers.
- •The Buccaneers' next organized team activities are scheduled for June 9-11.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield Comments on Mike Evans’ Departure from Tampa: “There’s no way to sugarcoat it.”
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield says Mike Evans deserved to be a 'Buc for life'
"In one of the biggest transactions during the NFL offseason, Mike Evans’ departure from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers left a major hole in the the Bucs offense. Evans was with the Buccaneers for 12 seasons (2014-2025). He was drafted seventh overall by Tampa Bay in the 2014 NFL Draft and played the first dozen of …
"Baker Mayfield spoke about Mike Evans' decision to leave in free agency, saying that the WR deserved to be a "Buc for life."
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 10:50 PMBaker Mayfield Comments on Mike Evans’ Departure from Tampa: “There’s no way to sugarcoat it.”
In one of the biggest transactions during the NFL offseason, Mike Evans’ departure from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers left a major hole in the the Bucs offense. Evans was with the Buccaneers for 12 seasons (2014-2025). He was drafted seventh overall by Tampa Bay in the 2014 NFL Draft and played the first dozen of …
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 9:44 PMBaker Mayfield says Mike Evans deserved to be a 'Buc for life'
Baker Mayfield spoke about Mike Evans' decision to leave in free agency, saying that the WR deserved to be a "Buc for life."
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