Overview

• Godwin’s father, Rod Christopher Godwin Sr., died in January 2024 after battling cancer, inspiring the new suffix on his jersey
• He formalized the update in a heartfelt note shared on the team’s social media channels, wrapping gratitude alongside grief in a public tribute
• This spring he turned down a reported $30 million offer from the New England Patriots to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• As a recent first-time father to son Ace, he aims to pass on the same lessons of hard work and respect that his father instilled in him
• The ‘Jr.’ designation will appear on his jersey throughout the upcoming NFL season, symbolizing his commitment to family alongside loyalty to Tampa Bay