Godwin Initially Believed Mike Evans' 49ers Move Was AI-Generated News
Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin Jr. initially dismissed social media reports of Mike Evans signing with the 49ers as AI-generated, only believing the news after quarterback Baker Mayfield sent a 'sad face' emoji.
Jenna Laine Jun 2, 2026, 05:06 PM ET Close Jenna Laine covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ESPN. She started covering the Bucs for ESPN in 2016, but she has covered the team since 2009. Jenna is a former cheerleader at the University of South Florida and speaks to the consistency of the program as being one of the top best in the nation. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48950798/buccaneers-godwin-believe-news-evans-exit-first)._
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
Loading comments…