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Mike Evans Wraps Up Buccaneers' Thrilling Victory!

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Mike Evans posts heartfelt goodbye to Buccaneers fans as he heads to the 49ers.

Longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans shared a heartfelt message to the fanbase following his departure in free agency. In a post shared by Greg Auman on X, Evans addressed Buccaneers fans directly, reflecting on his time with the organization and the memories he made during his 12 seasons in Tampa Bay. Evans wrote that Tampa quickly became home after he arrived as a first-round pick in 2014 and thanked fans for the support they showed him throughout his career.

He also reflected on the highs and lows the team experienced during that span, including the Super Bowl championship the Buccaneers brought to the city in 2020. A message from Mike Evans to Bucs fans: โ€œForever grateful. โ€ pic.

twitter. com/lV0OjnmoTG โ€” Greg Auman (@gregauman) March 14, 2026 Although Evans has now moved on to the San Francisco 49ers in search of the Lombardi Trophy, he emphasized in his message that the connection he built with Tampa Bay and its fans will always remain meaningful to him. In the message, Evans said he will โ€œalways be a Buc at heartโ€ and expressed gratitude to the organization, the city, and the fanbase that supported him throughout his career.

The veteran receiver also expressed excitement about the next chapter of his career while encouraging Buccaneers fans to continue following his journey, even as he begins playing elsewhere, including for an NFC rival. Evans finished his Buccaneers career as one of the most accomplished players in franchise history. Across 12 seasons in Tampa Bay, he totaled 866 receptions for 13,052 yards and 108 touchdowns, cementing his place among the greatest players to ever don a Buccaneers uniform.