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Injury Ankle
Est. Return 8/23/2025
2024 Receiving Stats
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YDS
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TD
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TAR
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Godwin was a perfect fit last year under new Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen, thriving as a low-aDOT (5.6), high-volume receiver (8.9 targets per game) who took more than 60 percent of snaps from the slot. He had career highs for PPR scoring average (19.7), receptions per game (7.1) and catch rate (80.6 percent) until it all came crashing down Week 7 when Godwin dislocated his ankle. There hasn't been much information on additional damage to the leg/ankle, nor any report of a recovery timeline, but the Bucs were confident enough to give him a new contract in March, shortly after his 29th birthday. It's a three-year, $66 million deal, with two-thirds of the money guaranteed at signing, putting Godwin in the same price range as long-time running mate Mike Evans. Tempting as it may be to chase last year's production, Godwin comes with some smaller concerns in addition to the big question mark surrounding his lengthy rehab from ankle surgery (he remained on the PUP list for all of training camp). Coen left this offseason, replaced by internal promotion Josh Grizzard, who will call plays for an offense that found a third threat at wide receiver when 2024 third-round pick Jalen McMillan came on strong in December/January. The Bucs then drafted Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka in the first round, adding a fourth viable option for WR snaps and further decreasing the likelihood of Godwin reprising his target workload from September/October of last year. Read Past Outlooks
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Targeting October return?
The Buccaneers plan to activate Godwin (ankle) from the active/PUP list and carry him on the 53-man roster to begin the regular season so that he will be eligible to practice, though he's considered unlikely to play until October, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Godwin is expected to be ready to practice in some capacity beginning Week 2, and Tampa Bay evidently sees merit in allowing the veteran wideout to begin ramping up as soon as he's able. An October return date would still mean Godwin misses at least the first four games of the regular season, just as if he were to begin the year on IR, with the difference being that he'll be eligible to practice in the interim if carried on the 53-man roster. The Buccaneers' plan is good news with regard to Godwin's chances of hitting the ground running, but it could cause a headache for fantasy managers in seasonal formats, as it means Godwin will have to occupy one of limited roster spots rather than be designated for one of the IR slots common to most fantasy leagues. With Jalen McMillan (neck) also expected to miss time early in the season, Mike Evans, rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka and tight end Cade Otton figure to kick off 2025 with increased target volume.
Godwin is expected to be ready to practice in some capacity beginning Week 2, and Tampa Bay evidently sees merit in allowing the veteran wideout to begin ramping up as soon as he's able. An October return date would still mean Godwin misses at least the first four games of the regular season, just as if he were to begin the year on IR, with the difference being that he'll be eligible to practice in the interim if carried on the 53-man roster. The Buccaneers' plan is good news with regard to Godwin's chances of hitting the ground running, but it could cause a headache for fantasy managers in seasonal formats, as it means Godwin will have to occupy one of limited roster spots rather than be designated for one of the IR slots common to most fantasy leagues. With Jalen McMillan (neck) also expected to miss time early in the season, Mike Evans, rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka and tight end Cade Otton figure to kick off 2025 with increased target volume.
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Air Yards Per Game
49.3Air Yards Per Snap
0.90% Team Air Yards
9.1%% Team Targets
11.0%Avg Depth of Target
5.6 YdsCatch Rate
80.6%Drop Rate
1.6%Avg Yds After Catch
7.2% Targeted On Route
26.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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4.42 secShuttle Time
4.00 secCone Drill
7.01 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
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Godwin has a three-year streak of 1,000-yard seasons and six in a row with at least 840 yards, despite missing two-to-four games each year from 2019 to 2022. Last season was his first time avoiding absences since he became a full-time starter in 2019, but it was also his worst effort in the five-year stretch for per-game production. Godwin averaged 4.9 catches for 60.2 yards per game, down from 6.9 for 68.2 the year before and 7.0 for 78.8 in 2021. He also scored just three touchdowns (including one on the ground) for a second straight season, and had 10 receiving TDs and two rushing TDs in 46 regular-season appearances over the past three years. Known for his excellent work out of the slot combined with a physical profile (6-1, 209, 4.42 40) that allows him to also succeed on the perimeter, Godwin surprisingly took just 32 percent of his snaps inside last year, down from 60 percent in 2022 and 53 percent in 2021. The Bucs attributed it to an effort to keep him healthy, though new offensive coordinator Liam Coen has already said he's moving the 28-year-old back to a primary slot role. That's the first piece of good news, with the other being that the Bucs are bringing back QB Baker Mayfield and didn't acquire significant new target competition for Godwin and Mike Evans in free agency. Whoever ends up in the No. 3 role -- be it Trey Palmer or someone new -- figures to spend more time on the perimeter, allowing Godwin to align in the slot where both his target rate and catch rate tend to be higher.
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Uncertain for Week 1
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said Tuesday that Godwin (ankle) is "exactly where" the team hoped he would be in his recovery, but the team hasn't yet made a decision on whether he will start the season on the reserve/PUP list, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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No timeline to practice yet
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Godwin (ankle) is "on track" but doesn't have a specific timeline to return to practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Officially on active/PUP list
The Buccaneers placed Godwin (ankle) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
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Not cleared for team activities
Godwin (ankle) will not participate in team drills at the start of training camp, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Optimism for Week 1
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Godwin (ankle) is "working hard" approaching mandatory minicamp and that the team is "hopeful" he'll be ready to go Week 1, Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times reports.
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October return likely
The Buccaneers plan to activate Godwin from the active/PUP list and carry him on the 53-man roster to begin the regular season so that he will be eligible to practice, though he's considered unlikely to play until October, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
ANALYSIS
Godwin could reportedly be ready to practice as soon as Week 2, but his recovery from an ankle injury suffered last October will likely prevent him from seeing game action for at least the first four weeks of the 2025 campaign. That injury didn't deter the Buccaneers from handing Godwin a three-year, $66 million contract in March, pointing to the team's belief in his ability to recover effectively. Once healthy, he's poised to jump back into a prominent role alongside Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka in a receiving corps that will likely be without Jalen McMillan for at least half the season due to a neck injury.
Godwin could reportedly be ready to practice as soon as Week 2, but his recovery from an ankle injury suffered last October will likely prevent him from seeing game action for at least the first four weeks of the 2025 campaign. That injury didn't deter the Buccaneers from handing Godwin a three-year, $66 million contract in March, pointing to the team's belief in his ability to recover effectively. Once healthy, he's poised to jump back into a prominent role alongside Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka in a receiving corps that will likely be without Jalen McMillan for at least half the season due to a neck injury.