Summary
Mike Evans, a wide receiver who played 12 years for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has signed a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. He will switch his jersey number from 13 to 5 because the 49ers' quarterback already wears number 13.
Key Facts
- Mike Evans ended his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the 2025 season.
- He signed a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers to compete for another Super Bowl.
- Evans usually wore jersey number 13 but will wear number 5 with the 49ers.
- The 49ers’ quarterback, Brock Purdy, currently wears number 13.
- Number 5 was Evans’ jersey number in high school, middle school, and little league football.
- Evans was the 7th overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft.
- He achieved 13,502 yards and 108 touchdowns during his career wearing number 13.
- Evans had injuries last season and played only eight games, ending his streak of 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons.
