Mike Evans cites Brock Purdy as key reason for joining 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Mike Evans expressed his enthusiasm for joining the San Francisco 49ers, citing quarterback Brock Purdy as a major factor in his decision. Evans aims to establish a strong connection with Purdy this offseason as he steps into the team's top receiver role. After a challenging 2025 season limited by injuries, he enters 2026 healthy and ready for a more significant workload alongside Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall. The 49ers also bolstered their receiving corps by drafting De'Zhaun Stribling from Ole Miss. Evans' performance this season will be closely watched as he seeks to revitalize his career in San Francisco.
- •Mike Evans joins 49ers as WR1 for the 2026 season.
- •Emphasizes importance of QB Brock Purdy in his decision.
- •Evans had fewer than 1,000 receiving yards in 2025 due to injuries.
- •San Francisco drafted De'Zhaun Stribling to strengthen its receiving corps.
- •Evans aims for a breakout year after a challenging previous season.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Evans explains the 'big' reason he joined the 49ers
"The 49ers' new WR1 was really happy to join the team because of one big reason.
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