Mike Evans will not be extended by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the season.
Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that the wide receiver had given the team a deadline of September 9 to offer a contract extension. The team will not be offering him an extension before Saturday's deadline, and instead a decision on his future will have to wait until after the 2023 season.
Dianna Russini @DMRussiniWR Mike Evans —who wants to finish his career a Tampa Bay Buc—gave the team a deadline of 9/9/23 to offer a contract extension. While the team values Evans, there are no plans for an extension at this time, per league sources.