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Buccaneers Place Godwin and Wirfs on Active/PUP List as Camp Opens

The designations sideline both star players from practice and could force each to miss at least the first four regular-season games under NFL rules.

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
Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) catches a pass for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Buccaneers began camp by placing five players on the active/PUP list, led by Pro Bowl receiver Chris Godwin and All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs.
  • Under NFL rules, any player remaining on the PUP list through Week 1 must sit out the first four regular-season games.
  • Wirfs underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in July and Godwin had ankle surgery after his October injury, causing both to miss OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
  • Tampa Bay also moved offensive linemen Silas Dzansi and Sua Opeta plus quarterback Michael Pratt to PUP and placed linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. and nose tackle Desmond Watson on non-football injury/illness lists.
  • Head coach Todd Bowles said he remains hopeful Godwin can be ready for Week 1 but will rely on medical staff to clear both players for practice and game activation.