Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said he’s “hoping” Chris Godwin will be able to play Week 1.

Fantasy Impact

There should be more information known on Godwin closer to OTAs. He is recovering from a dislocated ankle suffered in Week 7 of last season.

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said that Chris Godwin is “hitting all of his milestones” in rehab.

Fantasy Impact

"(Godwin's) where he’s supposed to be," Licht said. "We’re not going to try to set any records for the fastest rehab because we want to make sure everything’s done right and just get him out there for the regular season. Right now, we’re taking it week by week." It remains a situation to monitor, but Godwin appears to be on track to be fully healthy heading into next season coming off his dislocated ankle.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed wide receiver Chris Godwin to a three-year deal worth $66 million with $44 million guaranteed at signing.

Fantasy Impact

This keeps Godwin in town after he was set to be the top free agent option at receiver. With over $20 million per year in AAV, Godwin makes competitive money while recovering from his injury that ended his standout 2024 season early. Though Liam Coen is no longer with the Buccaneers, expectations remain high for Godwin after his strong 2024.

The Patriots are reportedly expected to be the driver” for WR Chris Godwin in free agency.

Fantasy Impact

It remains unclear if Godwin ends up back in Tampa Bay. If he doesn't, the Patriots appear to be one of the big favorites for Godwin heading into free agency. Godwin had been trending towards a career year before tearing his ACL.

Dan Pompei of The Athletic believes it “appears certain” the Buccaneers want to re-sign Chris Godwin.

Fantasy Impact

It was previously reported last week that Godwin was working on a new contract with the Buccaneers. Per Pompei, the decision to push back the void date on Godwin’s current deal is “an indication both sides are hopeful a deal can be reached, and that talks are in the works. Godwin is working his way back from a torn ACL suffered in Week 7 last season after being on pace for one of the best years of his career.