Current Buccaneers' legend Mike Evans and Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice teamed up for a special tribute titled ‘Gridiron Originals: One Thousand’ on the Players' Tribune to discuss their shared 11-consecutive 1,000-yard seasons record and the art of route running. The two discussed the nuances of the game and Evans presented Rice with a custom pair of gloves at the end of the episode to commemorate their shared milestone. In the clip, past and present collided as two acclaimed receivers shared their unifying passion for the game.
Evans has cemented his place among the league's heralded names at the position and will one day be immortalized in Canton, alongside Rice. In 2024, Evans extended his historic streak of 1,000-yard receiving seasons to 11 – every season of his illustrious car