Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is seeking a new contract before the Saturday deadline set by his agent. Evans wants the security of a new deal so he can focus on the season. As of Thursday afternoon, no deal had been reached. Evans could hit the open market if a deal is not reached, but it's not a foregone conclusion that he would be done with the Buccaneers after this season. The Bucs could re-sign him or franchise tag him. Evans has expressed his desire to play his entire career in Tampa.

• Mike Evans wants a new contract before the Saturday deadline set by his agent.
• No deal has been reached as of Thursday afternoon.
• Evans could hit the open market or be re-signed or franchise tagged by the Buccaneers.
• Evans has expressed his desire to play his entire career in Tampa.