49ers beat out Bills for $42.4 million future Hall of Fame WR
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It’s safe to assume the San Francisco 49ers were in good spirits on Thursday.
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According to the franchise’s official X/Twitter page, they officially signed a 32-year-old future Hall of Fame receiver to a multi-year contract.
“Signed, sealed, delivered,” the organization wrote while including an image of Mike Evans signing his noteworthy deal.
According to a report from NBC Sports’ Matt Maiocco, the Bills were potential suitors for the former Tampa Buccaneers Super Bowl champion. Still, in the end, the 49ers finished first in the Evans free agency sweepstakes.
“So I was looking at here (49ers), Buffalo Bills, teams that needed a No. 1 wide receiver,” Evans said, according to Maiocco. “I liked this place. This was my No. 1 spot on my own.”
From a receiving perspective, the 49ers didn’t have an ideal season last year. It’s never a promising sign that a running back (Christian McCaffery) leads the team in that category. Needless to say, it was vital for San Francisco to sign a roster-bolstering wideout by any means necessary, and the franchise did just that.
Evans is among the best contested catch receivers in the league, frequently using his size advantage to overpower defenders at various spots on the field. Additionally, the Texas A&M product is a fluid route runner who is far from a robot, keeping defenders on their toes.
Unfortunately for Evans, his 1,000-yard receiving streak ended in 2025-26. Injuries limited him to 30 receptions for 368 receiving yards and three touchdowns in eight contests.
Still, Evans’ resume speaks for itself, which should make 49ers fans feel comfortable about the massive offseason signing.
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