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Mike Evans Joins 49ers After Kittle's Influential Pitch

3/14/2026

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George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers tight end) is recovering from ACL surgery and influenced Evans's decision to join the 49ers.
Mike Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver; six-time Pro Bowl) signed a three-year contract worth up to $42 million after Kittle's pitch.
Evans admired Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan and felt the 49ers were "one piece away" from success.
He finalized the agreement quickly after NFL free agency opened and is excited to play in Shanahan's offensive system.

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Story summary

George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers tight end) is recovering from ACL surgery and influenced Evans's decision to join the 49ers.
Mike Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver; six-time Pro Bowl) signed a three-year contract worth up to $42 million after Kittle's pitch.
Evans admired Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan and felt the 49ers were "one piece away" from success.
He finalized the agreement quickly after NFL free agency opened and is excited to play in Shanahan's offensive system.