Teams that wanted to acquire wide receiver Mike Evans on the free agent market will have to find a new plan.
On Monday, ESPN learned that the veteran had signed a two-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Evans received a contract worth a total of $52 million, of which $35 million is guaranteed.
This is a true feat for the Buccaneers as Evans was considered the best pass catcher on the market.
Despite being 31 years old, Evans remains one of the best in his game, as evidenced by his 1,255 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.
He also managed more than 1,000 yards through the air in each of his 10 NFL campaigns.
Evans, who also won the Super Bowl alongside quarterback Tom Brady in 2021, could therefore spend his entire career in the same formation.