# Mike Evans Joins 49ers After Bucs

> Mike Evans left Buccaneers for 49ers, saying San Francisco has everything he needed.
- Title: Mike Evans Joins 49ers After Bucs · Tampa Bay Buccaneers On SI
- Summary: Mike Evans left Buccaneers for 49ers, saying San Francisco has everything he needed. Mike Evans joined the 49ers after leaving the Buccaneers, claiming they…
- Keywords: mike evans, san francisco 49ers, tampa bay buccaneers, nfl, free agency, wide receiver, rejuvenated, sports, Mike, Evans, Joins, 49ers
- Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/buccaneers/onsi/mike-evans-explains-why-he-left-buccaneers-for-49ers-in-free-agency
- Published: 2026-10-19T15:14:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mike evans, san francisco 49ers, tampa bay buccaneers, nfl, free agency, wide receiver, rejuvenated, sports
## Tampa Bay Bucs 1-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 1-5 after losing to Pittsburgh Steelers.
## Mike Evans Leaves Bucs
Mike Evans became a franchise legend with Buccaneers for 12 years.
## Evans Joins 49ers
Evans joined San Francisco 49ers in free agency this offseason.
## 49ers Record
49ers are undefeated at 5-0 with Evans producing 24 receptions for 326 yards and three touchdowns.
## Evans Interview
Evans said San Francisco rejuvenated him and added years to his career.
## Evans' Quote
This team rejuvenated me and probably added a few more years to my career.

> This team rejuvenated me and probably added a few more years to my career
## 49ers' Strengths
49ers have great quarterback, skill players, defense, coaching staff, and organization.
## Bucs' Situation
Bucs lack a true No. 1 wide receiver and have offense problems without Evans.
## Bucs' Next Game
Bucs need to win Week 7 game against Panthers to stay in NFC South.
## Key takeaway

Mike Evans joined the 49ers after leaving the Buccaneers, claiming they had everything he needed for a career.