WR Mike Evans wants new contract from Buccaneers by Week 1

Mike Evans has set a Week 1 deadline to receive a new contract from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with his representation indicating the wide receiver will look to play elsewhere in 2024 if no deal is reached.

Evans' representation, Day 1 Sports and Entertainment, said in a release Friday that the wide receiver "wants the next phase of his career to be with an organization who wants him and wants him to help win a Super Bowl."

"Which is why we have informed the Buccaneers organization that we will discontinue contract discussions as of September 9, 2023," the agency said.

The Buccaneers open the regular season Sept. 10 at the Minnesota Vikings.

Evans is entering the final season of a five-year,…