Mike Evans had a car accident.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was involved in a car accident

Baker Mayfield, the quarterback, and Mike Evans, the wide receiver, had a false start to their careers, according to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers social media post.

Fans of the Buccaneers were hoping for new contracts for Mayfield and Evans after seeing a social media video on Thursday with the caption “to be continued” featuring the two players. Then, ESPN Buccaneers insider Jenna Laine broke the unfortunate news.

On “X,” which was once Twitter, Laine posted on Thursday, “Just to clarify since I’ve seen some folks posting… no new deals for Mike Evans and Baker Mayfield at this time.” “This is not that at all.”

Both Mayfield and Evans are expected to command hefty contracts when they become free agents in March. Spotrac forecasts that Mayfield will bring in $27.1 million a year, while Evans will bring in $23.8 million.

With approximately $32.87 million in salary cap room available, Mayfield and Evans are the only guys the Buccaneers should be thinking about. Antoine Winfield Jr., a safety, and Lavonte David, a linebacker, are also top targets for Tampa Bay to resign.

Mayfield sees something unique in Tampa, which is why he spoke on Thursday as though the Bucs were in 2021 and had just brought back all 22 starters.

At the Super Bowl festivities, Mayfield said to NFL Network’s Andrew Siciliano and Daniel Jeremiah, “Obviously, we want to get the band back together.”

With regard to rejoining Evans, Mayfield made that statement; nevertheless, the quarterback said that he will assess the situation in free agency. But he regarded the Buccaneers as a winning club, so the outcome might be similar.

Since I’ve personally witnessed it, Tampa clearly has the advantage, so I’m just analyzing that. Recognizing my current direction in life, I want to succeed, and it’s crucial to me to be able to win so that I may potentially win Super Bowls, Mayfield stated.