CHRIS GODWIN JR. NEWS

Listed as limited participant Godwin (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact He practiced for the first time last Thursday, before returning to non-activity Friday. Godwin's second instance of official practice participation is a positive sign, but reports earlier this month suggested he's unlikely to play before October and is only being kept on the active roster to practice and ramp up with teammates (rather than being restricted to a side field while on an injury list). The Buccaneers, however, haven't said anything of the sort publicly, instead waiting until Friday to rule Godwin out in Weeks 1 and 2.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Baker Mayfield has thrived under pressure, leading the Buccaneers to another 2-0 start

Baker Mayfield again thrived under pressure

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

How long is Chris Godwin out? Ankle injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Buccaneers wide receiver | Sporting News Here is more on how long Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin will be sidelined in 2025 due to his ankle injury.

SEPTEMBER 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't return in Week 2 Coach Todd Bowles said Saturday that Godwin (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game at Houston, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Godwin logged his first practice reps Thursday since sustaining a dislocated left ankle Week 7 during the 2024 campaign, but he followed up that limited session with no activity Friday before Bowles made a ruling on his availability for Week 2. His next chance for game action arrives Sunday, Sept. 21 against the Jets, but he may need to practice on back-to-back days in order to put himself in a position to make his season debut. Mike Evans and rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka will continue to serve as the primary wide receivers for quarterback Baker Mayfield until Godwin is cleared to return.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 1 Injury Report, Inactives: McCaffrey Will Be Full-Go, Parsons Limited

Get the latest injury news on the biggest names in the NFL ahead of Week 1 of the season.

SEPTEMBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

Doesn't practice Friday Godwin (ankle) didn't practice Friday.

Impact Godwin was limited Thursday in his first practice since suffering a dislocated left ankle Week 7 of last season, signaling that he was beginning to ramp up his conditioning. His next step in that regard likely will be taking part in drills on back-to-back days, which, because it didn't happen this week, may be an indication that he isn't a great candidate to return to action Monday at Houston. Ultimately, Tampa Bay can make a decision on Godwin's status for that contest when it posts its final Week 2 injury report Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Evans just dropped another massive hint about his future with Buccaneers Many wondered if using a first-round pick on budding rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka was a reflection of veteran Chris Godwin's health (or...

SEPTEMBER 12 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Buccaneers get huge Chris Godwin injury update | Sporting News Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin is on the comeback trail.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chris Godwin Returns To Tampa Bay Buccaneers Practice On Thursday Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wideout Chris Godwin returned to practice for the team on Thursday afternoon.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SI.COM

Stroud faces Tampa Bay for second time after leading Texans to win as rookie with epic performance

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SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Todd Bowles on Tristan Wirfs & Chris Godwin Jr. Returning | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after Thursday's Week 2 practice. HC Bowles discussed status updates, setting...

SEPTEMBER 11 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Officially limited in return to practice Coach Todd Bowles said Godwin (ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Bowles also told Brianna Dix of the team's official site that the Buccaneers "will see how [Godwin and T Tristan Wirfs] come along during the week. They have a lot of tests to pass." Godwin got back on the practice field Thursday for the first time since dislocating his left ankle Week 7 of last season, and while he avoided the reserve/PUP list to begin the current campaign, the expectation for Godwin in particular was to give him a chance to return to game action by the end of September. Still, Tampa Bay seemingly is keeping the door open for Godwin to suit up Monday at Houston, assuming he clears the aforementioned hurdles.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers' Chris Godwin gets positive update as return to play nears | Sporting News The former Penn State star is getting closer to his return.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chris Godwin's long-awaited Buccaneers return just got a huge boost The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are close to getting veteran receiver Chris Godwin back in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 11 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Taking part in Thursday's practice Godwin (ankle) is expected to practice Thursday in a limited fashion, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Assuming Godwin does in fact go down as a limited participant on the Buccaneers' first Week 2 practice report, it would mark the wideout's first on-field work since he dislocated his left ankle in an Oct. 21 game against the Ravens. After undergoing an initial surgery in October, Godwin then required a more minor secondary procedure in the spring to fix some of the hardware in the ankle. Rapoport and Judy Battista of NFL Network previously reported Sunday that Godwin isn't expected to be ready to make his 2025 debut until at least the Buccaneers' Week 5 matchup with the Seahawks on Oct. 5, but Tampa Bay's decision not to place the receiver on injured reserve will allow him to practice with the team until he's deemed ready for game action. According to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Godwin is expected to participate in two of the Buccaneers' three practices this week, though he could ramp up his activity further in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs' Release Week Two Depth Chart: Sterling Shepard Fills No. 3 Role The Bucs' pecking order at receiver in the absence of Chris Godwin became evident in Sunday's opener in Atlanta, and Haason Reddick played a...

SEPTEMBER 9 • BUCCANEERS.COM

NFL Hot Takes: Buccaneers rookie Emeka Egbuka has surpassed Chris Godwin as WR2 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers struck gold with the selection of Emeka Egbuka and it got them a win in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. Selected wit...

SEPTEMBER 9 • NFLMOCKS.COM

An ugly win in the season opener is still an important win for the Buccaneers

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SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Rapoport on latest injury news for Brock Bowers, Chris Godwin, Christian Darrisaw | 'GMFB' NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on latest injury news for Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chri...

SEPTEMBER 8 • NFL.COM

NFL Week 1 Team of the Week: Josh Allen Headlines Sunday's Top Performers

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SEPTEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

'He's the Real Deal': Emeka Egbuka Sparks Buccaneers in Memorable Debut Win

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SEPTEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Chris Godwin timeline to return to Buccaneers revealed ahead of Week 1 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have provided vague updates on star wide receiver Chris Godwin's recovery from a dislocated ankle he suffered last...

SEPTEMBER 7 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Why are Darnell Mooney and Chris Godwin not playing in Falcons vs Bucs Week 1 game today? The Atlanta Falcons host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a matchup that will be missing both Darnell Mooney and Chris Godwin on the field.

SEPTEMBER 7 • BOLAVIP.COM

Eyeing Week 5 for season debut Godwin (ankle), who is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, is targeting the Buccaneers' Week 5 matchup with the Seahawks on Oct. 5 for his 2025 debut, Ian Rapoport and...

Impact After requiring an initial surgery in October 2024 to repair a dislocated left ankle, Godwin underwent a follow-up procedure in the spring to tighten up the hardware inserted during the prior surgery. Though Godwin hasn't hit any unexpected snags in the recovery process, he has yet to resume practicing and is on track to miss at least a few more games before taking the field for the Buccaneers. Though Tampa Bay could have placed Godwin on a reserve list to open up a spot on the 53-man roster, the team avoided doing so with the hope that the veteran wideout will be able to resume practicing within the next few weeks. He'll likely need to turn in a full practice at some point during Week 5 to have a realistic shot at playing against the Seahawks, though the Buccaneers believe that a Week 6 or 7 return could be in the forecast for Godwin if he needs a little extra time to fully ramp up.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing Week 5 for season debut Godwin (ankle), who is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, is targeting the Buccaneers' Week 5 matchup with the Seahawks on Oct. 5 for his 2025 debut, Ian Rapoport and...

Impact After requiring an initial surgery in October 2024 to repair a dislocated left ankle, Godwin underwent a follow-up procedure in the spring to tighten up the hardware inserted during the prior surgery. Though Godwin hasn't hit any unexpected snags in the recovery process, he has yet to resume practicing and is on track to miss at least a few more games before taking the field for the Buccaneers. Though Tampa Bay could have placed Godwin on a reserve list to open up a spot on the 53-man roster, the team avoided doing so with the hope that the veteran wideout will be able to resume practicing within the next few weeks. He'll likely need to turn in a full practice at some point during Week 5 to have a realistic shot at playing against the Seahawks, though the Buccaneers believe that a Week 6 or 7 return could be in the forecast for Godwin if he needs a little extra time to fully ramp up.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE