The Kansas City Chiefs made no secret of their offseason plans to upgrade the wide receiver position. Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Mike Evans was speculated to be at the top of the wish list during free agency but decided to stay with the franchise.
During NFL Network’s recent training camp coverage, Evans spoke with Gerald McCoy about his decision to re-sign with the Buccaneers.
“In the back of my mind, I’m thinking Houston, (and) Kansas City,” said Evans. I love Pat Mahomes’ game. I’m thinking those two teams. And I’m obviously thinking the Bucs.”
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The multiple-time Pro Bowler credited his family and the feeling of home in Tampa Bay as his reasons to re-sign with the team he led to a Super Bowl victory over the Chiefs in 2020. Evans is the only player in NFL history to record ten consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to start his career. In 2023, he had 79 catches for 1,255 yards and a league-leading 13 touchdowns.
The Chiefs are pleased with their signing of veteran receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown, who is expected to make an immediate impact this season.