Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Re-signs for three years
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Godwin (ankle) and the Buccaneers reached agreement Monday on a three-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Godwin will stay with the only NFL team he's ever known, reportedly getting a $66 million contract that has two-thirds of the money guaranteed at signing. He would've signed an even larger deal if his fantastic 2024 campaign hadn't been cut short by a dislocated left ankle Week 7. It's a good sign that the team with the most information about his recovery was willing to give Godwin a large contract, but we still haven't seen any reports about a recovery timeline or the possibility of ligament damage in his injured ankle. Godwin turned 29 in February, after averaging a career-high 19.7 PPR points in his seven games last season. He's unlikely to approach that level of production in 2025, coming back from a major injury to rejoin a Tampa Bay offense that now has WR Jalen McMillan competing for targets and Josh Grizzard replacing Liam Coen as the play caller.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Not expected to get franchise tag
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The Buccaneers aren't planning to use the franchise tag on Godwin (ankle), Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Tampa Bay has already used the tag on Godwin twice, so using it again would result in a 144 percent raise, Laine notes. She also states that the Buccaneers want Godwin back and that the wideout wants to return to the club, so there appears to be a mutual desire to get a new deal completed. Godwin ended last season on IR due to an ankle injury that he suffered in mid-October, but he's expected to be ready for the start of next season, which will be his ninth in the NFL -- all of which to this point have been with Tampa Bay.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Has void date on contract extended
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The Buccaneers and Godwin (ankle) agreed Tuesday to push back the void date on his contract to March 12, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Godwin is slated to become an unrestricted free agent, and by extending the veteran wideout's void date until the final day of the league year, the two sides will have more time to negotiate a new deal. Auman notes that Tampa Bay will carry some dead money in 2025 from Godwin's current deal no matter what, but the Buccaneers will be able to spread that cap hit over the next two years -- as opposed to having all $18 million on the books next season -- if they are able to work out an extension with the soon-to-be 29-year-old. Godwin ended last season on injured reserve after suffering a dislocated left ankle in Week 7, but he's expected to be healthy by the start of training camp.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Officially placed on IR
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The Buccaneers placed Godwin (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Tuesday that Godwin is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024 campaign due to a left ankle dislocation suffered late in Monday's loss to Baltimore. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relays that Godwin underwent successful surgery Wednesday, and there's a possibility that the veteran wideout could return to the field if Tampa Bay makes a deep playoff push. With Godwin sidelined and Mike Evans (hamstring) expected to miss at least three games, quarterback Baker Mayfield will now have to turn to Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer and Sterling Shepard as the top options in his wide receiver room, beginning with Sunday's matchup with Atlanta. Godwin, meanwhile, will turn 29 in February and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Likely done for season
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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Tuesday that Godwin will undergo surgery on his dislocated left ankle and will "probably be out for the year," Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Bowles didn't completely close the door on Godwin playing again in 2024 if the Buccaneers make a deep playoff run. After hurting his ankle with just over a minute remaining in the fourth quarter of Monday's 41-31 loss to the Ravens, Godwin will be embarking on rehab for the second major injury of his career, as he previously tore the ACL and MCL in his knee in Week 15 of the 2021 season. Before going down with the injury, Godwin was in the midst of a stellar season, having put together a 50-576-5 receiving line on 62 targets through seven games. Godwin is scheduled for free agency this offseason and will turn 29 years old in February.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Season-ending surgery on tap
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Godwin is scheduled to undergo surgery on his dislocated left ankle Tuesday and is expected to miss the rest of the season, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Godwin was carted off the field late in the fourth quarter of Monday's 41-31 loss to the Ravens with the left ankle injury, with Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirming in his postgame press conference that the "early indication" was that the wideout suffered a dislocation. The 28-year-old is slated to undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the extent of the damage, which will help doctors decide on what type of surgery he'll require. A timeline for his recovery should be provided once surgery is completed, but fantasy managers should prepare for Godwin's 2024 campaign to come to an end after just seven games. While moving back into the slot on a full-time basis this season under first-year offensive coordinator Liam Coen, Godwin was well on his way to a fourth consecutive 1,000-plus-yard receiving campaign, as he had amassed 50 receptions for 576 yards and five touchdowns. Godwin's expected absence should clear the way for Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer and Sterling Shepard to take on more snaps behind No. 1 wideout Mike Evans, who exited Monday's game with a hamstring injury and appears uncertain to play in Week 8 versus the Falcons.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Likely suffered dislocated ankle
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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said after Monday's 41-31 loss to the Ravens that Godwin is feared to have suffered a dislocated left ankle, Coral Smith NFL.com reports.
With about a minute left in the game, Godwin made a 21-yard reception but appeared to severely twist his left leg when he was tackled to the ground. He was later carted off the field with an air cast on his left leg. Godwin will undergo an MRI on Tuesday before the Buccaneers provide an updated diagnosis, but if the dislocated ankle is confirmed and surgery is deemed necessary, he would miss the rest of the season.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Carted off field
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Godwin was carted off the field Monday against the Ravens with his lower left leg in an air cast, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Godwin suffered the leg injury inside the final minute of Monday's contest. It appears to be a serious one. He had accumulated 65 yards on seven receptions prior to going down.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Season-best effort Sunday
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Godwin brought in 11 of 13 targets for 125 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Godwin led the Buccaneers across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets with totals that also all qualified as season highs. The veteran receiver has been an ideal fit in offensive coordinator Liam Coen's system thus far, recording no fewer than five catches in any game and already recording five touchdowns through six games after combining for only that many over the prior pair of campaigns. Following his first multi-score game of the season, Godwin will likely play another sizable role in a Week 7 interconference home showdown against the Ravens on Monday night, Oct. 21.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Modest numbers in OT loss
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Godwin secured five of six targets for 64 yards and committed a fumble recovered by Tampa Bay in the Buccaneers' 36-30 overtime loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.
Godwin co-led the Buccaneers in receptions while setting the pace in receiving yards on the night. However, his target total, which was second on the night to Mike Evans' seven, was Godwin's lowest of the season through five games. Nevertheless, the veteran Penn State product has a critical role in coordinator Liam Coen's offense and next takes aim at a talented Saints secondary in Week 6 road matchup on Sunday, Oct. 13.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Six catches in big win
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Godwin secured six of nine targets for 69 yards in the Buccaneers' 33-16 win over the Eagles on Sunday.
Godwin was either tied for second or the sole runner-up across the board to Mike Evans in terms of his receiving line. Godwin has no fewer than six receptions or eight targets in any of his first four games, although Sunday did see his season-opening three-game touchdown streak come to an end. The Penn State product heads into a Week 5 road divisional clash against the Falcons with a rock-solid fantasy floor and appears to be a seamless fit in new coordinator Liam Coen's offense.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Cleared to face Eagles
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Godwin (neck) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Neither does Mike Evans, whose absence from practice Friday was attributed to 'knee/rest'. Godwin was a limited participant throughout the week and should be ready for his usual workload come Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Another limited session
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Godwin (neck) was limited at practice Thursday.
The same can be said for position mate Mike Evans (knee), with both players having a cap on their practice reps so far during Week 4 prep. Friday's injury report thus will be key for both players' statuses entering the weekend as the Buccaneers gear up for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Tending to neck issue
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Godwin was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a neck injury, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Both Godwin and Mike Evans (knee) are kicking off Week 4 prep with the same amount of on-field work, placing a cloud over the upcoming availability of Tampa Bay's top two wide receivers. The pair will have two opportunities to get back to full practice participation this week before the team potentially gives them designations ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Eagles.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Top DFS Play
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Godwin ranks third in the NFL in catches, seventh in receiving yards, and third in Fantasy points amongst receivers. This week, he's not even the most expensive wide receiver on his own team. He should be the chalkiest of wide receivers, but I do not want to be without him in cash games.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Another TD in Week 3 loss
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Godwin secured six of nine targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 26-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Godwin was about the only highlight for the Buccaneers offense, which endured a surprisingly miserable afternoon at the hands of the Broncos defense. Baker Mayfield threw for only 163 yards while taking seven sacks, and Godwin accounted for team-high yardage and targets under those conditions. The veteran wideout's score, his third in as many games this season, further corroborates his outsized role in coordinator Liam Coen's scheme, and Godwin therefore will continue to enjoy a bright fantasy outlook heading into a Week 4 home matchup against the Eagles.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Shines early in Week 2 win
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Godwin caught seven of eight targets for 117 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.
Godwin accounted for Baker Mayfield's first seven completions, including a 41-yard touchdown catch. Tampa Bay's passing game slowed down after that, as Mayfield finished with only 185 yards, but the Buccaneers hung on for the win. Godwin has already equaled last season's total of two touchdown catches while racking up exactly 200 receiving yards heading into Week 3 against the Broncos.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: WRs to Start
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It was vintage Godwin in Week 1 against Washington with eight catches for 83 yards and a touchdown on eight targets, and he should have the chance for another big game in Week 2 at Detroit. Last year in Week 6 against the Lions, Godwin had six catches for 77 yards on seven targets, but I expect him to do even better in this matchup. Detroit just allowed Cooper Kupp and Tyler Johnson to score at least 12.9 PPR points in Week 1, and Godwin and Mike Evans should exploit the Lions defense in what should be a high-scoring affair.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: WRs to Start
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We get to see Godwin back in the slot, and hopefully he can challenge Mike Evans to lead Tampa Bay in targets this year. Both receivers should go off in this matchup with the Commanders at home, and last year Washington was No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. No team allowed more touchdowns to opposing receivers than the Commanders with 29, so hopefully Godwin and Evans can both find the end zone in Week 1.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: One catch in preseason finale
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Godwin caught his only target for nine yards in Friday's 24-14 preseason win over the Dolphins.
Tampa Bay's starting offense (sans the resting Mike Evans) played the opening drive, and Godwin caught one of Baker Mayfield's three completions. Godwin has topped 1,000 receiving yards in four of the past five regular seasons, and the 28-year-old wide receiver is expected to play a key role in the passing attack once again when the games start to count Sept. 8 against the Commanders.
