Mike Evans' wife Ashli recaps Week 18 gameday experience as Bucs WR makes history, takes home $3,000,000 bonus

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans made NFL history during Sunday's 27-19 win over the New Orleans Saints. In the closing seconds of the Week 18 regular-season finale, Evans secured his 11th consecutive season on 1,000 receiving yards, joining Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice in the NFL record books.

He had support from his family who was in attendance at Raymond James Stadium. The wide receiver's wife, Ashli Evans shared photos of herself and their children at the game, celebrating his record-breaking day.

"making memories while @mikeevans is making history ❤️🥰🫶🏽🏈 @buccaneers @mikeevansfamilyfoundation," Ashli wrote on Instagram.

Ashli Evans and their four children can be seen in the photo all wearing their dad's #13 Buccaneers jersey. She also shared a video she took of the wide receiver clinching the 1,000 yards he needed to secure the record.

The Buccaneers' season isn't over yet, as they clinched the NFC South division title and will host the Washington Commanders on Sunday evening in the wild-card round.

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Mike Evans' $3 million bonus won't be paid out in 2024

Not only did Mike Evans etch himself into the NFL history books, but he also earned himself a big paycheck. News of the wide receiver getting a $3 million bonus for clinching 1,000 receiving yards quickly circulated on social media.

According to Spotrac, Evans will not receive that money as an additional bonus on his 2024 pay. The incentive based on 70 catches, 10 touchdowns, and 1,000 receiving yards constituted a "salary escalator" for the 2025 NFL season. This means that Evans' salary will increase next season.

Evans' record-breaking moment came in the closing seconds of Sunday's game. The Buccaneers were already up 27-19 and typically would have taken a knee to end the game. Instead, quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a short pass to Evans to gain the five yards he needed to make history.