Jerry Rice Cheers On Mike Evans’ Historic Chase for 1K Receiving Record
Let’s talk about something monumental happening in the NFL right now—Mike Evans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver, is on the brink of making history, and none other than Hall of Famer Jerry Rice is cheering him on. That’s right—Rice himself, the man who set the gold standard for NFL receivers, publicly expressed support for Evans as he attempts to break his legendary record of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons.
Evans already holds the record for the most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to start a career , with 11 straight. Just to put that in perspective—Randy Moss only managed six in a row. And Evans isn’t slowing down. After a dramatic 2024 season that saw him miss three games with a hamstring injury, he managed to hit that 1,000-yard mark on the final offensive play of the regular season. Literally the last play. That moment not only tied him with Rice for 11 straight 1K seasons, but also earned him a cool $3 million bonus.
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What makes this story even more special is how Rice responded. Unlike other record-holders who sometimes act territorial, Rice welcomed Evans’ chase with open arms. In a conversation posted on The Players’ Tribune
It’s also worth noting that Evans has already passed Randy Moss in total career 1,000-yard seasons, now trailing only Rice’s all-time high of 14. So yes, Evans has a legitimate shot not just at extending his own streak, but eventually eclipsing Rice in overall career 1K seasons too.
At 32 years old and entering the final year of his $52 million contract, Evans still faces serious competition and constant double coverage. But with rising talent like Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, and first-rounder Emeka Egbuka by his side, the Bucs’ offense looks poised to give Evans the space and support he needs.
If he does break the record, it won’t just be a personal milestone—it’ll be a moment that solidifies Mike Evans’ name among the all-time greats. And with Jerry Rice backing him, it’s clear this isn’t just a changing of the guard—it’s a passing of the torch.
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