Buccaneers Star Tristan Wirfs Shares Emotional Tribute to Mike Evans After $60.4M 49ers Move

Wirfs' viral TikTok post captures the sadness of Tampa Bay fans over the star wide receiver's departure.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:35am by Ben Kaplan

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs shared an emotional TikTok tribute to longtime teammate Mike Evans after the star wide receiver signed a three-year, $60.4 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers in free agency. Wirfs' viral post, set to the Oasis song "Champagne Supernova," reflects the overall feeling of sadness and loss among Buccaneers fans over Evans' departure from the team he had played for over the past 12 seasons.

Why it matters

Evans was a beloved figure in Tampa Bay, having been with the team since being drafted in 2014 and playing a key role in the Buccaneers' Super Bowl 55 championship. His departure marks the end of an era and the loss of one of the franchise's greatest players, leaving a void both on the field and in the community.

The details

Evans, who will turn 33 at the start of the 2026 season, signed a three-year, $60.4 million contract with the 49ers in free agency, ending his 12-year tenure with the Buccaneers. Despite dealing with injuries in 2025 that limited him to just 368 yards and 3 touchdowns, Evans remains one of the most productive receivers in NFL history, having recorded 11 straight seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards to start his career, tying Jerry Rice's record.

  • Evans has played for the Buccaneers since being drafted in 2014.
  • Evans won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers in 2020.
  • Evans signed a three-year, $60.4 million contract with the 49ers in 2026 free agency.

The players

Tristan Wirfs

The Buccaneers' starting left tackle, who was drafted in 2020 and helped lead the team to a Super Bowl championship that season.

Mike Evans

A star wide receiver who spent the first 12 seasons of his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, establishing himself as one of the franchise's all-time greats.

Tom Brady

The legendary quarterback who joined the Buccaneers in 2020 and led the team to a Super Bowl title that season, playing alongside Evans.

Rob Gronkowski

The star tight end who also joined the Buccaneers in 2020 and won a Super Bowl with the team, playing alongside Evans.

Antonio Brown

The controversial wide receiver who was part of the Buccaneers' Super Bowl-winning team in 2020, playing alongside Evans.

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What they’re saying

“Usually not good when there's an Oasis song attached...and Tristan Wirfs reposted this on TikTok...”

— Jenna Laine, ESPN Reporter

What’s next

Evans will look to continue his Hall of Fame-caliber career with the 49ers, joining an offense that already features stars like Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle. The Buccaneers, meanwhile, will need to find a way to replace Evans' production and leadership on the team.

The takeaway

Mike Evans' departure from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers marks the end of an era for the franchise, as the star wide receiver was a beloved figure and key contributor to the team's Super Bowl championship in 2020. Tristan Wirfs' emotional TikTok tribute captures the sadness felt by Buccaneers fans over losing one of the team's all-time greats.