Bucs GM Had Telling Update On Star WR Chris Godwin originally appeared on The Spun.
As Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin continues to work his way through recovering from the Week 7 ankle injury that he suffered last season, the future’s still a bit uncertain for the 29-year-old Super Bowl champ.
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While Tampa Bay reportedly believes “there’s a chance” the former Pro Bowler is able to suit up for Week 1, it’s also possible that he misses a few games.
When asked if he envisions Godwin starting the season on the active roster, Bucs GM Jason Licht admitted “That, we don’t know yet.” But did offer a little bit of insight into how the veteran is healing up heading into Year 9.
“He’s doing very well,” Licht shared. “He’s advancing through his protocols, he’s exactly where they anticipated and hoped he would be at this point. We’ve still got a ways to go.”
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Godwin is currently on the PUP list with Buccaneers training camp underway after signing a three-year, $66 million contract this offseason.
In eight seasons in Tampa Bay, Godwin has caught 579 passes for 7,266 yards and 39 touchdowns — good for second-most in team history in all of those categories.
With the organization drafting Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka in the first round back in April, some felt the Bucs were preparing for life without Godwin, including ESPN analyst and former Tampa DT Booger McFarland.
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“I just watch what they do as far as actions of people and not necessarily listen to what they say. And if you watch what the Bucs did, they drafted a wide receiver in the first round when clearly they needed to put all their resources on defense,” McFarland said earlier this year.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 09: Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during training camp at AdventHealth Training Center on September 09, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images.
“Based on what we saw from Chris Godwin at the end of last season, I think the Bucs are telling us they don’t think he’s going to be ready and it’s going to be a while,” he added.
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“So I fully expect Chris Godwin not to be ready to start the season. And to be honest, I’m not really sure anyone in that building knows what to expect based on the injury history of what he’s had the last couple years.”
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Bucs GM Had Telling Update On Star WR Chris Godwin first appeared on The Spun on Aug 5, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.