49ers Secure WR Mike Evans with New Guaranteed Contract Details
San Francisco 49ers have secured wide receiver Mike Evans with a new contract that includes significant guaranteed money. The deal spans three years and is valued at $60 million, with $42.4 million allocated as the total contract and $16.3 million guaranteed.
Contract Breakdown for Mike Evans
The annual average value of Evans’ contract is approximately $14.13 million. This positions him as the 41st highest in guarantees among current wide receivers. For comparison, the Los Angeles Rams offered Davante Adams a two-year deal worth $26 million in guarantees last season at age 33.
Contract Flexibility
- The contract likely offers the 49ers an option to exit after the first year.
- The third year can be considered a “ghost” year, which would void automatically.
This structure allows the 49ers to spread out the signing bonus over an extended period, similar to the agreement made with Adams.
Injury History Insights
Both Evans and Adams were part of the same draft class, but Evans is a year younger. His injury history raises some concerns, particularly regarding his hamstring issues.
- Evans missed three games last year due to a right hamstring injury.
- In 2024, he missed two games because of a hamstring problem.
- Before these injuries, he had not missed a game since 2020.
The 49ers seem to be mitigating risk associated with Evans’ recurring injuries while acknowledging his capability to produce at a WR1 level when healthy. Despite last year’s dip below 1,000 receiving yards, Evans has consistently achieved this milestone in every season prior to that. His track record suggests he is a valuable asset when fit to play.
