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Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin Out for Week 1 as Ankle Recovery Targets Week 5 Return

The veteran receiver recently underwent a follow-up procedure to tighten ankle hardware and is expected to resume practice once cleared.

Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after making a first down during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.
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
Oct 25, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Team officials ruled Godwin inactive for the opener against the Falcons as he continues rehabilitation from last October’s dislocated left ankle.
  • Insiders Ian Rapoport and Judy Battista report a goal of returning to play around Week 5, with Weeks 6 or 7 also in play depending on clearance.
  • Tampa Bay activated Godwin off the PUP list in August to permit practice immediately upon medical approval rather than mandating four games missed.
  • The Buccaneers re-signed Godwin on a three-year deal in March, underscoring their commitment while he completes his recovery.
  • With Godwin sidelined, Tampa Bay turns to Mike Evans and first-round rookie Emeka Egbuka among other options in the passing game.