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Ripple Effects of Mike Evans Contract on 2024 NFL Free Agency, Offseason WR Market

Mike Evans made waves Monday morning when his agent informed ESPN's Adam Schefter that he's signing a two-year, $52 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that includes $35 million in guarantees.

This move comes just a week before the official start of the new league year, helping set the market for an intriguing free-agent class of wideouts.

Evans' contract also hints at the type of money that teams will have to dole out to rework deals or extend their own elite receivers.

There's plenty more to unpack with this move, including what Tampa's plan is at the quarterback position now that their No.