The 2023-24 NFL season is in the books, with the Kansas City Chiefs repeating as champions. Now, the rest of the league is tasked with getting better and making sure the Chiefs don't make history with a three-peat. The offseason is here, and teams will be looking to make NFL Free Agency moves ahead of the NFL Draft. After failing to pick up an extension on the "soft deadline," it appears the Mike Evans contract will run out with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, allowing the veteran wide receiver to become a free agent.

Evans has spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Bucs. He has been consistent despite the team's inconsistency at quarterback. In fact, despite missing some games due to injury, Evans has found a way to total 1,000 receiving yards in every single season with the Buccaneers. Now, he will likely look to join a contender in hopes of getting back to the Super Bowl.

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Mike Evans to Cost Tampa Bay Buccaneers Millions of Dollars

After ending the season strong by winning a playoff game and exceeding expectations, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be in a tough spot next year because of this Mike Evans situation. There clearly is motivation for Tampa to bring him back on a restructured deal.

If the Bucs were able to extend Evans, they could have avoided at least $7 million in dead cap. However, if Evans were to walk in free agency, then Tampa has the long-time wide receiver on the books for nearly $12.2 million. That's a lot of money tied up in a player that isn't in your building.

With a full contract restructure, Tampa could save themselves money while also bringing Evans back for his 11th season with the team. As of now, however, the two parties remain "far apart" in the negotiation process. This will most likely lead to Mike Evans testing free agency.

So, what do you think? Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers bring Mike Evans back for his 11th season? Or, do you think the team is better off moving on from Evans?