1⃣1⃣K ‼️@MikeEvans13_ reaches 11,000 career receiving yards 👏 pic.twitter.com/FYGxSJMMiQ
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 5, 2023
It was a rough loss for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday against the Houston Texans, but Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans hit a huge milestone during the game. He eclipsed 11,000 receiving yards in his career, becoming the first Buccaneers player to do so and putting him 39th on the all-time receiving list — past former Bucs wideout Joey Galloway — with 11,019 yards.
As it stands, Evans is on pace for 78 catches, 1,262 yards and 11 touchdowns, which would be one of his best seasons in Tampa Bay. Evans has reached 1,000 yards receiving in every season of his career, and with quarterback Baker Mayfield ensuring he has gotten the ball so far this season, he looks primed to continue that streak while having another productive year with the Bucs.
Evans was notably embroiled in a contract dispute to start the season. He will be a free agent in 2024, and Tampa Bay will have to make a big decision on whether it wants to spend a lot of money on him. The team will also be faced with paying Mayfield, linebacker Devin White, safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and potentially left tackle Tristan Wirfs.
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