San Francisco 49ers sign Mike Evans and earn ESPN’s B+ off‑season rating

The San Francisco 49ers completed a notable free‑agent move by signing veteran wide receiver Mike Evans to a three‑year contract that averages just over $14 million per season, with the 2026 salary fully guaranteed. The deal, described as below market, gives the team a premier receiving option as Evans joins after a twelve‑year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

ESPN analyst Seth Walder gave the 49ers an overall B+ for their 2025‑26 offseason, highlighting the Evans signing, the trade acquisition of defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, and the two‑year extension for left tackle Trent Williams as the strongest decisions. Walder noted the draft selections of De’Zhaun Stribling and Kaelon Black as weaker choices but concluded that the roster moves positioned the team well for the upcoming season.