Chris Godwin learns of Mike Evans' 49ers signing via social media
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
On June 2, Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. shared that he first heard about Mike Evans signing with the 49ers through social media. Godwin confirmed the validity of the news only after receiving a text from quarterback Baker Mayfield, who sent a 'sad face' emoji. This unexpected news may have significant implications for the Buccaneers' receiving corps moving forward.
- •Chris Godwin learned of Mike Evans' signing on social media.
- •Baker Mayfield texted Godwin to confirm the news.
- •Evans joins the 49ers after a long tenure with the Buccaneers.
- •Godwin expressed disbelief until receiving Mayfield's message.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin Thought Mike Evans’ 49ers Exit Was AI
- 10:12 PMESPN — Bucs' Godwin thought Evans' exit news was AI
"Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. said Tuesday that he learned Mike Evans was signing with the 49ers on social media, and it wasn't until quarterback Baker Mayfield texted him a "sad face" emoji that he believed the news was real.
"Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Mike Evans shook up the NFL by signing with the San Francisco 49ers as a free agent in March.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 3:19 AMBuccaneers’ Chris Godwin Thought Mike Evans’ 49ers Exit Was AI
Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Mike Evans shook up the NFL by signing with the San Francisco 49ers as a free agent in March.
- ESPNJun 2, 2026, 10:12 PMBucs' Godwin thought Evans' exit news was AI
Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. said Tuesday that he learned Mike Evans was signing with the 49ers on social media, and it wasn't until quarterback Baker Mayfield texted him a "sad face" emoji that he believed the news was real.
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