49ers' Christian McCaffrey 'fired up' about Mike Evans addition

The veteran wide receiver joins an already dynamic San Francisco offense.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:53am by

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football game in progress, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape, capturing the energy and movement of the sport.The 49ers' new offensive weapon, Mike Evans, will add another dimension to the team's dynamic passing attack.San Francisco Today

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is thrilled about the team's newest offensive weapon—veteran wide receiver Mike Evans. McCaffrey, who has long admired Evans from afar, will now share the field with the accomplished pass-catcher after the 49ers signed him to a three-year deal this offseason.

Why it matters

The addition of Evans gives the 49ers another proven playmaker to complement their already dynamic offense led by McCaffrey, tight end George Kittle, and quarterback Brock Purdy. Evans' Hall of Fame-caliber career and reputation as a physical, downfield threat should provide a significant boost to the 49ers' passing attack.

The details

Over his 13-year NFL career, Evans has totaled 866 receptions for 13,052 yards and 108 touchdowns, cementing his status as one of the league's most consistent and productive wide receivers. McCaffrey praised Evans' ability as a 'go-ball runner' and blocker, saying he's the 'perfect fit' for the 49ers' offense. McCaffrey is excited to learn from Evans and see what he can bring to the team.

  • The 49ers signed Evans to a three-year deal this offseason.

The players

Christian McCaffrey

A running back for the San Francisco 49ers who is thrilled about the team's addition of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans.

Mike Evans

A 13-year NFL veteran wide receiver who has been signed by the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. Evans is a first-ballot Hall of Famer known for his physical, downfield receiving abilities.

Brock Purdy

The starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, who now has another elite weapon in Evans to complement the team's already dynamic offense.

George Kittle

The All-Pro tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, who will now have another elite receiving threat in Evans to work with.

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What they’re saying

“I was so fired up, man. He's somebody that, if you're a fan of football, you've watched his entire career, and it's hard not to like the guy. He's a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He's somebody that, in my opinion, has never gotten enough credit, and I think he plays that way. He plays with a chip on his shoulder.”

— Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers running back

“He's one of the best go-ball runners in the history of the NFL. He blocks his butt off, he's mean, and he's the perfect fit for our offense. I've just been such a fan of his from afar, and the way he plays football.”

— Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers running back

What’s next

The 49ers will look to integrate Evans into their offense during the upcoming training camp and preseason, with the goal of having him ready to contribute as a key part of their passing attack when the regular season begins.

The takeaway

The addition of Mike Evans gives the 49ers another elite receiving threat to complement their already dynamic offense, led by Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Brock Purdy. Evans' Hall of Fame-caliber career and reputation as a physical, downfield receiver should provide a significant boost to the 49ers' passing game as they aim to contend for a Super Bowl championship.