Bruce Arians questions Mike Evans' reasons for leaving Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Bruce Arians, former head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, expressed skepticism regarding Mike Evans' decision to leave the team for the San Francisco 49ers. While Evans cited a desire for new challenges, Arians believes there are undisclosed reasons for the departure, which left the Buccaneers in a difficult position after 12 seasons. Although team sources have attributed Evans' exit to family decisions or the search for a new challenge, Arians questioned those explanations, hinting at underlying issues. The Buccaneers now look to reorganize their receiving corps, with Chris Godwin Jr. and Emeka Egbuka stepping up in Evans' absence.
- •Mike Evans left the Buccaneers to sign with the 49ers in March.
- •Arians doubts Evans' reasons, suggesting undisclosed motives for the move.
- •Evans holds numerous Buccaneers receiving records.
- •The Buccaneers aim to adjust their passing game in Evans' absence.
- •Chris Godwin Jr. and Emeka Egbuka are expected to take on larger roles.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Former Bucs' Coach Isn't Buying Mike Evans' Reasons for Leaving Tampa
"Bruce Arians suspects hidden motives behind the superstar receiver's stunning move to San Francisco, dismissing claims that a quest for new challenges drove Evans from Tampa.
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