The Raiders are not done on the first day of free agency yet.
They have agreed to terms with veteran kicker Matt Gay, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Gay’s signing signals the end for Daniel Carlson with the team.
Carlson became the Raiders’ kicker during the 2018 season, and he went 22-of-27 on field goals last season and 21-of-22 on extra points.
Gay, who turns 32 next week, appeared in 13 games for Washington and four for San Francisco last season. He went only 17-of-23 but only one of his misses was shorter than 50 yards, and he made all 26 extra points.
Gay has made 84.3 percent of his career field goals (182-of-216).
With Carlson on the way out, only left tackle Kolton Miller and punter A.J. Cole remain from when the Raiders played in Oakland.
Receiver Kendrick Bourne has left the 49ers in free agency for a second time.
Five years after Bourne exited San Francisco to sign with the Patriots, Bourne is leaving the 49ers to sign with the Cardinals.
Via Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media, Bourne has agreed to terms on a two-year, $10 million deal with Arizona. The deal has a maximum value of $12 million.
Bourne returned to the 49ers in 2025, after four years in New England. He caught 37 passes for 551 yards in 16 regular-season games last year.
His best season came in 2021 — his first with the Patriots — when he had 55 receptions for 800 yards and five touchdowns.
The 49ers are adding an offensive tackle.
According to multiple reports, San Francisco has agreed to a two-year deal with former Patriot Vederian Lowe.
Initial numbers indicate Lowe’s deal is worth a maximum of $12 million with $5.75 million guaranteed.
Lowe, 26, started four games for New England in 2025 in place of left tackle Will Campbell, who was dealing with a knee injury.
A sixth-round pick in 2022, Lowe has appeared in 46 games with 25 starts for Minnesota and New England. He was traded to the Patriots in late August 2023.
Lowe was on the field for 29 percent of offensive snaps and 20 percent of special teams snaps in 2025 for the Pats.
While Lowe ostensibly projects as a swing tackle, he could also provide insurance if the 49ers elect to move on from Trent Williams. It was reported earlier on Monday that San Francisco is open to trading the left tackle.
After twelve years in Tampa Bay, receiver Mike Evans is moving on. Ownership of the franchise has bid him farewell, while also making it clear he’ll have a spot in the team’s Ring of Honor.
“Saying goodbye to a legend such as Mike Evans is never easy, but today we are filled with appreciation and gratitude for all that he did during his extraordinary 12-year career as a Buccaneer,” the Glazer family said in a statement. “Our goal was always to ensure that Mike would play his entire career as a Buccaneer, but as we got further in the process it became clear he was looking for a new challenge.
“He leaves as the most accomplished offensive player in franchise history — a six-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl champion — but it was his dedication to making a difference off the field that will define his lasting legacy in our community. We wish Mike continued success in his next chapter and thank him for all that he has done for the Buccaneers and Tampa Bay.
“When the time comes, we look forward to gathering once again to honor his many accomplishments and celebrate his eventual Hall of Fame career.”
Evans has been a cornerstone of the franchise through a dozen years as a Buccaneer. His career will now continue, if not conclude, in San Francisco.
The initial numbers are in on the new Mike Evans deal in San Francisco.
Via Adam Schefter of ESPN, it’s a three-year, $60.4 million deal.
That’s an average of just over $20 million per year. Which is considerably lower than the reports suggesting he’d get north of $27 million annually.
The full and complete details eventually will emerge. It’s be interesting to see the structure, the first-year payout, and whether it essentially guarantees one or two years.
The lower the number, the more conspicuous Tampa’s decision not to keep Evans will become. As much as they love Evans, it’s arguably time to move on — especially with the investment they’ve made in Chris Godwin ($22 million per year) and the performance of Emeka Egbuka as a rookie.
