Quarterback Baker Mayfield is coming off his finest NFL season, and broad receiver Mike Evans is without doubt one of the foremost the explanation why.
Each are free brokers, and through an look on FanDuel TV’s “Up & Adams” the No. 1 general decide of the 2018 NFL Draft did not draw back from discussing Evans’ affect on his choice.
“Hell yeah,” Mayfield stated when requested if Evans would “weigh into” the equation of the place he performs in 2024.
“We each must do what’s finest for ourselves, however, yeah… if I am again in Tampa, I’d like to have Mike again,” stated Mayfield.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported in January that the Buccaneers and Mayfield have a “mutual curiosity” in understanding a contract extension.
Former NFL agent Joel Corry wrote for CBS Sports activities {that a} potential deal may look just like the one Derek Carr and the Saints agreed to final offseason. That deal pays the veteran quarterback $150 million over 4 seasons, a mean of $37.5 million per yr.
Evans will account for roughly $22.2 million in lifeless cash over the following three seasons if he does not re-sign. However a reunion is sensible past monetary causes for the Bucs. He is the NFL’s solely participant to start his profession with 10 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and desires yet one more to tie all-time nice Jerry Rice for essentially the most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in league historical past.
Per Over The Cap, the Buccaneers have $36.9 million in cap area and might restructure the contracts to Chris Godwin, Vita Vea and Tristan Wirfs to liberate one other $30 million, which might permit them to simply re-sign each of their valued 2024 free brokers.
Mayfield wasn’t shy about his emotions concerning taking part in with Evans subsequent season. After the duo helped lead Tampa to a 3rd consecutive NFC South crown, it might be a shock if the Bucs do not convey the band again collectively.