Even at that price, the deal could have represented a strong value for a receiver who has produced 11 seasons with more than 1,000 receiving yards. However, new details suggest the contract may be even more team-friendly.
According to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, Evans' deal carries a base value of $42.4 million with $16.3 million guaranteed, which lowers the average annual value to just over $14 million per season.
The remaining portion of the contract is reportedly tied to incentives. While some of those could be reachable if Evans performs at his usual level, the structure means much of the deal is performance-based, possibly limiting the financial risk for San Francisco.
That would be encouraging news for the 49ers, who continue to reshape their roster in free agency. The team may not be finished adding at wide receiver either. Brandon Aiyuk appears to be on his way out, while Kendrick Bourne is reportedly joining the Arizona Cardinals, and both Jauan Jennings and Skyy Moore are exploring the free-agent market.
The 49ers will undoubtedly use one of their seven selections in the 2026 NFL Draft on a wide receiver, and may keep exploring free agency for more reinforcements.
Full contract details will provide a clearer picture of the year-by-year cap impact. But based on the early numbers, the 49ers may have landed one of the NFL's most respected receivers at a relative bargain.
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