The Mike Evans escalator package hinges on playoffs and high-end performance
Earlier this week, we broke down the details of the new Mike Evans contract, which pays a base value of $42. 5 million over three years, with the first year ($14. 3 million) fully guaranteed.
The contract does indeed include an incentives and escalators package that puts the total possible compensation above $20 million per year. He can get up to $6 million per year under a formula that applies to 2026, 2027, and 2028. Evans activates a 2027 escalator in four different $1.
5 million increments based on the 2026 season. Evans gets $1. 5 million if the 49ers make the playoffs and if he finishes in the top 10 in receptions.
He gets $1. 5 million if the 49ers make the playoffs and if he finishes in the top 10 in yards. He gets $1.
5 million if the 49ers make the playoffs and if he finishes in the top 10 in receiving touchdowns. The final $1. 5 million comes from 2026 playoff success.