New York Giants were prepared to pursue Mike Evans in free agency

One of the New York Giants’ top free agent targets — future Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Evans — has been taken off the market.

Evans has reached a deal with his current employer, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on a two-year extension worth a reported $52 million.

Before free agency begins next week, the Buccaneers and five-time Pro-Bowl WR Mike Evans reached agreement on a two-year, $52 million that includes $35 million guaranteed, per his agent @DerykGilmore.

Evans now has a real chance to start and finish his career in Tampa as a Buc. pic.twitter.com/tj68Vk9YpG

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 4, 2024

The Giants were one of a half-dozen potential suitors seeking to pry Evans away from Tampa, where he’s played his entire 10-year NFL career.

Multiple teams had Mike Evans on their free agent WR board and were hoping to land him in free agency. Based on several team sources: Titans, Rams, Chiefs, Patriots, Giants, Panthers, Falcons, and Jaguars.

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 4, 2024

Evans caught 79 of his 136 targets (58%) last season for 1,255 yards and 13 touchdowns. He has registered 1,000 or more yards receiving in each of his 10 seasons with the Bucs, which is an NFL record.