Buccaneers GM Jason Licht told reporters on Monday that they’ve picked up WR Mike Evans‘ fifth-year option, per Greg Auman.
“I hope Mike is a Buc for life,” Licht said.
This is among the easiest calls to make in regards to fifth-year options. Evans has quickly become one of the best receivers in the NFL and is now in line to be among the highest-paid players at his position.
The fifth-year option is guaranteed only for injury and won’t prevent them from working on a long-term extension over the next year.