New 49ers WR Mike Evans to Wear No. 5 Jersey

The star wide receiver will don a familiar number with his new team.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:19pm by

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Newly acquired San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans has confirmed that he will wear the number 5 jersey for the team in the 2026 NFL season. Evans, who spent the first 12 years of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, revealed the news to 49ers linebacker Fred Warner.

Why it matters

The number 5 jersey has been worn by several notable 49ers players over the years, including quarterback Steve Young. Evans' decision to take on this iconic number signals his intention to make a big impact in San Francisco as the team looks to build on its recent success.

The details

Evans, a seven-time Pro Bowler, was traded to the 49ers this offseason after spending over a decade with the Buccaneers. The 49ers are hoping the addition of the star wide receiver will help bolster their passing attack and make them an even more formidable opponent in the NFC.

  • Evans was traded to the 49ers in March 2026.
  • The 2026 NFL season will kick off in September 2026.

The players

Mike Evans

A seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who was recently traded from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the San Francisco 49ers.

Fred Warner

The star linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers who confirmed that Evans will wear the number 5 jersey.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to be No. 5,”

— Mike Evans, 49ers Wide Receiver

What’s next

Evans will officially don the number 5 jersey when the 49ers begin training camp in July 2026.

The takeaway

The addition of Mike Evans to the 49ers' receiving corps, along with his decision to wear the iconic number 5 jersey, has fans in San Francisco excited about the team's prospects for the 2026 season and beyond.