Overview
- Evans said he will address 2026 "when the time is right" and responded to a fan question with, "We'll see. There's always a possibility."
- Tampa Bay will distribute 13,000 Mike Evans bobbleheads described as a tribute before the regular-season finale against the Panthers.
- The Buccaneers must beat Carolina and also need New Orleans to defeat Atlanta to secure a playoff berth.
- Evans is not under contract for 2026, making Saturday potentially his final home game with Tampa Bay.
- Hamstring issues and a broken collarbone limited him to seven games and 334 receiving yards this year, though his career totals surpassed 13,000 yards with 108 touchdowns and six Pro Bowls.