Chris Godwin Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Buccaneers blasted for Chris Godwin contract after brutal NFL ranking Chris Godwin just got some extra motivation entering the 2026 season after his contract was ranked the second-worst in the entire NFL.

3 DAYS AGO • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Chris Godwin Jr. Gets Up For Grab | 2026 OTA Highlight Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield finds WR Chris Godwin Jr. during 2026 OTAs.

6 DAYS AGO • BUCCANEERS.COM

Baker Mayfield said what every Buccaneers fan needed to hear about Chris Godwin Buccaneers star quarterback Baker Mayfield recently spoke a bit about the wide receivers at his disposal following Mike Evans's surprising s...

JUNE 8 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Chris Godwin Jr. Is Looking Like His Old Self Again There were times where it never felt like Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. truly got out of the gates last season. A gruesome ankle injur...

JUNE 4 • PEWTERREPORT.COM

Chris Godwin Jr. Assumes Leadership Role in WR Room During the second week of OTAs, Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. discussed his approach to mentorship and the confidence of Zac Rob...

JUNE 2 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Chris Godwin Jr., Yaya Diaby & More on Week Two of OTAs | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Jr., OLB Yaya Diaby & CB Zyon McCollum spoke to the media during the second week of Bucs' 2026 OTAs. He...

JUNE 2 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Chris Godwin is ready to replace Mike Evans as the leader of Bucs wide receiver room Chris Godwin is embracing his new role as the elder statesman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver room.

MAY 28 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Slivon's Slant: Inside The 2026 Bucs WR Room Slivon’s Slant breaks down the Bucs WR room in 2026, from Chris Godwin’s future to Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan's potential breakouts.

MAY 23 • PEWTERREPORT.COM

Baker Mayfield's "It Factor," Chris Godwin Jr. Back in Stride and Kenneth Gainwell's Run Style | Bucs Blitz A look at key topics addressed from the podium on Tuesday afternoon by Buccaneers offensive coaches, including quarterback Baker Mayfied’s c...

MAY 12 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Sound Smart: 5 Observations on the Biggest Post-Draft Storylines

Key insights on offseason drama, including George Pickens' contract situation with the Cowboys and the future of Browns QB Shedeur Sanders.

MAY 4 • FOX SPORTS

Sound Smart: 5 Observations on the Biggest Post-Draft Storylines

Newest 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling draws comp to solid Buccaneers receiver The San Francisco 49ers selected wide receive De'Zhaun Stribling in the NFL Draft. Some thought it was a reach, but one analyst compared him...

MAY 4 • NINERNOISE.COM

Hopeful Buccaneers look to first-round draft pick Rueben Bain Jr. to restore "no-losing mentality"

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are counting on first-round draft pick Rueben Bain Jr. to make a significant difference in their defense

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Chris Godwin Jr. Poised for Breakout Campaign In his pre-draft press conference, General Manager Jason Licht discussed the excitement surrounding Chris Godwin Jr. in 2026 and his back-to...

APRIL 17 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Buccaneers could focus on bolstering their defense through the draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed some needs in free agency without making a big splash, signing several veteran players

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Todd Bowles has a bold Chris Godwin prediction that needs to come true Taking over as the No. 1 wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chris Godwin Jr. could be in for one of the most productive seasons of...

APRIL 2 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Big Picture: Buccaneers Forced to Forge New Identity Without Mike Evans, Lavonte David

Tampa Bay has lost two iconic players this offseason, leaving them with few remnants from their Super Bowl team as it tries to keep expectat...

MARCH 24 • FOX SPORTS

Big Picture: Buccaneers Forced to Forge New Identity Without Mike Evans, Lavonte David

Leads WR room post-Evans Godwin is the veteran leader of Tampa Bay's WR room following Mike Evans' departure to San Francisco, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact The Bucs signed Godwin to a three-year, $66 million contract last offseason, at which time he was rehabbing from a complicated leg/ankle injury. He ended up playing just nine games in 2025, finishing with a 33-360-2 receiving line, which was a massive drop-off from his 2024 line of 50-575-5 (in only seven games). Prior to the severe injury, he'd been well on his way to a fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season. Godwin now has a shot to get back to that kind of volume, though it's far from guaranteed at age 30, coming off consecutive injury-shortened seasons. WR Emeka Egbuka may be ready to take over as the No. 1 receiver in Tampa Bay, where there's additional competition for targets coming from WR Jalen McMillan, RB Bucky Irving, RB Kenneth Gainwell (recently signed) and TE Cade Otton (re-signed). Godwin's 2026 base salary ($22 million) is already guaranteed, but the Bucs will then have a club option for 2027 ($20.5 million base salary, $1.5 million roster bonus).

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin posted a heartbreaking reaction to Mike Evans signing with 49ers The end of an era is upon the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After testing free agency for the first time in his career, Mike Evans decided to leave...

MARCH 9 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Mike Evans Reportedly Agrees to Three-Year Contract With the San Francisco 49ers

Mike Evans has agreed to a deal with the San Francisco 49ers.

MARCH 9 • FOX SPORTS

Mike Evans Reportedly Agrees to Three-Year Contract With the San Francisco 49ers

Bucs Mailbag: Mike Evans And Chris Godwin Jr.'s Future With Tampa Bay Scott Reynolds answers questions from fans as the 2026 free agency period starts, including about Mike Evans' future, in a new Bucs Mailbag.

MARCH 9 • PEWTERREPORT.COM

Chris Godwin gives heartfelt message to Mike Evans as Buccaneers legend will test free agency With Mike Evans going into free agency, another Tampa Bay Buccaneers icon, Chris Godwin, sent a heartfelt message to his long-time teammate.

MARCH 8 • BOLAVIP.COM

New Maxx Crosby trade idea gives Raiders veteran WR with a John Spytek tie ESPN proposed a trade between the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in which Maxx Crosby is swapped for Chris Godwin and premier NF...

FEBRUARY 22 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

2026 NFL Free Agency: Where Will Mike Evans Play in 2026? 5 Best Fits for Bucs WR

Will Mike Evans return to the Bucs, or could he team up with Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes? Here are our best fits for the star wide receive...

FEBRUARY 18 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Free Agency: Where Will Mike Evans Play in 2026? 5 Best Fits for Bucs WR

Closes season with one catch Godwin secured his only target for eight yards in the Buccaneers' 16-14 win over the Panthers on Saturday. He finished the 2025 regular season with 33 receptions for 360 yards and...

Impact Godwin's uninspiring finish was a somewhat fitting end to a career-worst season for the accomplished veteran, who failed to hit the 50-catch mark for the first time since his rookie 2017 campaign. Godwin didn't make his season debut until Week 4 while completing his recovery from a 2024 ankle injury, and after posting matching three-catch, 26-yard efforts in his first two games, the Penn State product went on to log five consecutive absences due to a fibula injury. Godwin ultimately managed just one 100-yard performance and finished with a career-low 7.1 yards per target, making it close to a throwaway campaign from a fantasy perspective. Godwin is under contract for the 2026 season at a significant cap hit of $33.7 million thanks to a $22 million base salary, so a restructuring or potential parting of the ways appears to be in the cards this offseason.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Week 18, despite illness Godwin (illness) is listed as active Saturday against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Tampa Bay added Godwin to its Week 18 injury report Saturday due to an illness but at the same time didn't give him a game status, implying that he was expected to play. Now that that has been confirmed, Godwin will be available as the Bucs seek a win, plus a Falcons loss or tie to the Saints on Sunday, to officially win the NFC South and thus the No. 4 playoff seed in the conference. He's logged between 64 and 96 percent of the offensive snaps over the last five games en route to a 24-291-2 line on 32 targets during that span.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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