With all of their questions on the offensive side of the ball heading into 2026, the San Francisco 49ers answered one of them on Monday when they agreed to a deal with future Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Evans.
While having Evans on the roster is a huge win, it looks even better when taking the contract into account.
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Originally, the deal was reported as a three-year deal worth $60.4 million. However, new reporting shows that the deal is actually for $42.4 million with $16.3 million guaranteed and a fair amount of incentives.
Evans has been one of the most consistent receivers in NFL history, tying former 49ers wideout Jerry Rice for the most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons (11) before injuries limited him to just eight games played in 2025.
If Evans is healthy, he can be a true No. 1 receiver and a game-changer for San Francisco’s offense, as he’ll open things up more for Ricky Pearsall, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle (when he’s back).
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