## Tampa Bay Buccaneers Trade Mike Evans to Atlanta Falcons for a Second-Round Pick ### Bucs Get Draft Capital, Falcons Get a Star Receiver The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have traded Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans to the Atlanta Falcons for a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the teams announced Tuesday. * The move comes as a bit of a surprise, as Evans has been a key part of the Buccaneers' offense since they drafted him seventh overall in 2014. * He has been one of the most productive receivers in the NFL over the past several seasons, with over 1,000 receiving yards in each of the past seven seasons. * Evans also has 1,000 career receptions and 80 receiving touchdowns. The Buccaneers will now have a big hole to fill at receiver, as Evans was their clear-cut number one option. * Chris Godwin is a solid receiver, but he is coming off a torn ACL and may not be ready for the start of the season. * The Buccaneers could look to free agency to add a receiver, or they could draft one early in the upcoming draft. The Falcons, meanwhile, get a much-needed upgrade at receiver. * The Falcons have been looking for a true number one receiver for years, and they believe they have found one in Evans. * Evans is a big, physical receiver with great hands and a knack for making big plays. * He should be a major target for quarterback Marcus Mariota in the Falcons' offense. The trade is a win-win for both teams. The Buccaneers get a valuable draft pick, and the Falcons get a star receiver.
