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Buccaneers Activate Chris Godwin Off PUP to 53-Man Roster as Cautious Return Plan Continues

The move preserves practice eligibility, keeping a pre-Week 5 return technically possible despite expectations of an October debut.

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Nov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) at the line of scrimmage against the Kansas City Chiefsduring the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Oct 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) celebrates a first down against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Coach Todd Bowles confirmed Godwin was removed from the PUP list and placed on the 53-man roster, noting he does not expect the receiver to play early as he regains football shape.
  • Reporting indicates Godwin is slated to begin practicing in Week 2 as part of a supervised ramp‑up following his Week 7, 2024 dislocated/fractured ankle.
  • Activating him rather than using reserve/PUP avoids the mandatory four-game absence and allows practice once medically cleared.
  • With Jalen McMillan expected to start on injured reserve due to a neck injury, Tampa Bay will lean on Mike Evans and first-round rookie Emeka Egbuka for Baker Mayfield’s early targets.
  • Bowles said left tackle Tristan Wirfs will also start on the active roster during his knee recovery, as the team manages multiple early-season injuries after re-signing Godwin on a three-year, $66 million deal.