#Bucs GM Jason Licht on @gmfb when asked about the future in WR Mike Evans on the trading deadline day. “I'm really looking forward to Mike continuing his great career here in Tampa and extending his streak 1000 yard seasons here with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,” Licht said.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) October 31, 2023
Although there’s been speculation from those outside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers media sphere, it seems as if Bucs wide receiver [autotag]Mike Evans[/autotag] isn’t going anywhere.
Bucs general manager Jason Licht appeared on Good Morning Football Tuesday, which happened to be the NFL’s trade deadline. When asked if he would possibly trade Evans, he responded that he’s looking forward to Evans continuing his career — and his 1000-yard streak — with the Bucs. That would certainly seem to indicate that Evans won’t be traded, and given Tampa Bay’s current surrounding circumstances, that makes sense.
The Bucs are just one game back of the NFC South behind the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints, and if they still intend to compete for that top spot they held just two weeks ago, they’ll need Evans. As it stands, Evans has caught 33 balls for 507 yards and five touchdowns and has arguably still been the best producer in Tampa Bay’s offense this season.
Head coach Todd Bowles seemed to imply that the team won’t be making any moves either way at the deadline (understandable, with the team’s cap situation), but that the Bucs will be “listening” all day Tuesday. In short, the phone lines are open, but don’t expect any deals to get done.
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