Tag: Godwin

Dec 19, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) falls on his head after he catches the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Bucs coach: Chris Godwin, Donovan Smith likely out vs. Saints

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles didn’t sound too confident that wide receiver Chris Godwin and left tackle Donovan Smith would be available to play in Sunday’s game at the New Orleans Saints.

Neither player participated in practice this week after sustaining their respective injuries in Tampa Bay’s 19-3 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Godwin, who injured his hamstring versus the Cowboys, was playing in his first game since tearing his ACL in the Buccaneers’ 9-0 loss to the Saints on Dec. 19.

“He’s in play by a small margin but we’ll see on Sunday,” Bowles said of Godwin. “If I had to guess, I’d say he wouldn’t.”

Smith hyperextended his right elbow in the second quarter last weekend. Backup tackle Josh Wells likely would get the start should Smith be unable to play.

“Not out — Donovan will be close,” Bowles said. “It will be hard for him to make it, but we’ll see. The rest of the guys we’ll see on Sunday.”

The “rest of the guys” include a number of wide receivers, including Mike Evans (calf) and Julio Jones (knee).

Both Evans and Jones missed Thursday’s practice, however they were spotted warming up prior to Friday’s session. The team had yet to release an official injury report.

Fellow wideouts Russell Gage (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (knee), running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring), right tackle Tristan Wirfs (abdomen) and cornerback Zyon McCollum (hamstring) were listed as limited in practice on Thursday.

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Sep 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a leaping touchdown catch over Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Bucs WR Mike Evans (calf) misses practice

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans did not practice on Thursday due to a calf injury.

Evans was listed as limited in practice on Wednesday, three days after recording five catches for 71 yards and a touchdown in Tampa Bay’s 19-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

The Buccaneers (1-0) are nursing several injuries at the position, with Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) remaining out of practice on Thursday. Fellow wideouts Russell Gage (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (knee) were listed as limited on Thursday.

Star quarterback Tom Brady returned to practice after taking a rest day on Wednesday.

Left tackle Donovan Smith (elbow) missed practice on Thursday, while running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring), right tackle Tristan Wirfs (abdomen) and cornerback Zyon McCollum (hamstring) were listed as limited.

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Jul 28, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage Jr (17) works out during training camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Bucs WR Russell Gage exits practice with apparent injury

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage sustained an apparent left leg injury during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Miami Dolphins.

Gage walked off the field with trainers. The severity of the injury was not immediately known.

The Bucs have already seen fellow wideout Mike Evans sustain a hamstring injury during practice last Friday. He is considered day-to-day with the injury by coach Todd Bowles.

Wideout Chris Godwin is working his way back from surgery in January to repair a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee.

Gage, 26, signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Buccaneers after spending his first four seasons with the NFC South-rival Atlanta Falcons.

Gage had 66 catches for 770 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games last season. He has 193 receptions for 2,065 yards and nine scores in 61 career games since being selected by the Falcons in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

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Dec 5, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) reacts after making a catch during the fist quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Bucs won’t rush WR Chris Godwin for Week 1

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said the team will not rush wide receiver Chris Godwin to play in the team’s regular-season opener.

Godwin returned to practice last week following January surgery to repair a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee. He has been wearing a brace on the knee while doing some straight-line running and positional drills, but has yet to go up against defenders.

The Bucs will open their regular season at the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 11.

“He doesn’t have to be ready (for Week 1), Bowles said Tuesday. “We want him for the long haul. We don’t want him running around, looking good and then getting hurt.

“We’re going through all the protocols and doing all the little things for him, and it’s good to see him in pads, but he’s got some tests to pass and some ways to go.

Tampa Bay opens its three-game preseason slate against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday.

The Bucs feature one of the best receiving tandems in the NFL when Godwin and Mike Evans are healthy. They also signed veteran Julio Jones to compete for snaps with the likes of Russell Gage, Tyler Johnson, Scotty Miller, Cyril Grayson Jr. and Breshad Perriman.

Godwin, 26, caught a career-high 98 passes for 1,103 yards and five touchdowns before suffering his season-ending injury in Week 15.

The Buccaneers re-signed him to a three-year deal worth a reported $60 million, with $40 million fully guaranteed, in March.

“We’re not rushing him by (any) means,” Bowles said. “We just want him healthy for the long haul. Once we get down the road and make that determination, we’ll go from there. But there’s not a fast way to have him ready for the season.”

Bowles also said he was impressed with Jones, the long-time Atlanta Falcon who was signed at the end of July after one season with the Tennessee Titans.

“Obviously, not being with the team in the offseason he’s still got to get in a little better shape, but we like what we see in him,” Bowles said. “He’s explosive, very smart, understands the game and he can help us.”

Jones, 33, is a seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who signed a one-year deal. He played in only 10 games last season due to hamstring injuries after being limited to nine games in 2020.

“We can use him all over the field,” Bowles said. “He’s not just a red zone guy. He can still run. He’s got moves, he can run by people, he can catch, he can block.

“He still has the whole gamut when you talk about his game, and we can use him anywhere we want to use him. That’s the beauty of it.”

–Field Level Media

Aug 17, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Terry Godwin (14) runs with the ball during training camp at Dream Finders Homes Practice Complex. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Titans add WR Terry Godwin, waive WR Juwan Green

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The Tennessee Titans added Terry Godwin and waived fellow wide receiver Juwan Green on Thursday.

Godwin, 25, was a seventh-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2019 out of Georgia.

He had three catches in three games with Jacksonville in 2020 and spent 2021 on the Jaguars’ practice squad.

Green, 24, spent time on the practice squads of the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions last season.

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Dec 19, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) falls on his head after he catches the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Bucs’ Chris Godwin (MCL sprain) out at least three weeks

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is expected to miss the final three games of the regular season with an MCL sprain, NFL Network reported on Monday.

Godwin was injured after taking a hard hit to his right knee early in the second quarter of the Buccaneers’ 9-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Fellow Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring), running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and Lavonte David (foot) were also injured during Sunday’s game. NFL Network reported the injuries to Evans and Fournette are not expected to be “major” in severity, with the latter perhaps missing a game or two.

The passing game could receive a boost with the expected addition of Antonio Brown, who completed a three-game suspension after an NFL investigation determined he produced a fake COVID-19 vaccination card.

While a three-week timetable would make Godwin a candidate for injured reserve, the Tampa Bay Times reported that the Buccaneers have yet to make that decision.

Godwin, 25, has posted team-leading totals in catches (98) and receiving yards (1,103) to go along with five receiving touchdowns. He also has rushed for a score in 14 games this season.

Evans, 28, leads the Buccaneers with 11 receiving touchdowns. The three-time Pro Bowl selection has 64 catches for 899 yards in 14 games this season.

Without Godwin and Evans, Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady turned to wide receivers Tyler Johnson, Scotty Miller and Jaelon Darden on Sunday — with less-than-stellar results.

“It was big,” Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said Sunday of the injuries. “The young guys, I was hoping they’d step up a little bit more — the receivers. Overall, we just dropped too many balls.”

Fournette, 26, leads the team in carries (180), rushing yards (812) and rushing touchdowns (eight). He also has provided an impact in the passing game with 69 receptions for 454 yards and two touchdowns.

Ronald Jones II likely will assume the bulk of the workload in the backfield should Fournette be sidelined.

“Those guys play a huge role on our team, so we have to uplift them and do a better job,” Jones said on Sunday. “Just guys going down and fighting adversity. We didn’t fight through today.”

David, 31, has 97 tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles in 12 games this season.

–Field Level Media

Oct 25, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) is interviewed by Fox Sports after the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The Buccaneers defeated the Raiders 45-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin signs franchise tender

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Dec 19, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) runs against Buffalo Bills linebacker A.J. Klein (54) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin signed his one-year franchise tender worth $15.9 million for the 2021 season.

Godwin was one of a number of players set for free agency before the Buccaneers used the franchise marker to retain him prior to the March 9 deadline.

Godwin can negotiate with other teams under the “non-exclusive” tag. The Buccaneers retain a right to match any contract offer. Should Godwin sign with another team and the offer is not matched, that team must send two first-round draft picks to Tampa Bay.

Godwin turned 25 in February and pairs with Mike Evans to form one of the top wide receiver duos in the NFL. He had 65 catches for 840 yards and seven touchdowns in 2020 despite dealing with injuries that included his finger, hip and quadriceps.

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Feb 7, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) makes a catch during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Tagged: WR Chris Godwin gets franchise marker

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Jan 3, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) reacts in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 18-7. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin was informed he’ll be given the franchise tag, keeping him from free agency and marking his return to the Super Bowl champions, according to multiple reports Tuesday.

Head coach Bruce Arians hinted the move could be coming in February while finger-counting the number of marquee players the team stands to lose in free agency. The move could push linebacker Lavonte David and pass rusher Shaq Barrett, who was tagged by the Buccaneers last March, into free agency.

Godwin anticipated the move and told the Pat McAfee Show last month, “I want to be here. … The goal obviously is to get paid, right? But I’m not stupid. I’m not going to put myself in a situation where I’m going to be miserable for some years to come just for a couple extra dollars.”

Using the franchise tag to retain Godwin comes at a cost of around $16 million for the 2021 season and further tightens the salary cap for the Bucs.

One possible method of relief is a restructured contract for quarterback Tom Brady, who has one year left on the two-year deal he struck with the team in March 2020. Converting his incentives — likely to be earned — and base salary into a bonus could bring a savings of more than $15 million against the 2021 cap, per reports.

Godwin turned 25 in February and pairs with Mike Evans to form one of the top wide receiver duos in the NFL. He had 65 catches for 840 yards in 2020 despite dealing with leg, finger and elbow injuries.

–Field Level Media

Nov 23, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) dives for a touchdown against Los Angeles Rams defensive back Darious Williams (31) during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Bucs WR Godwin misses practice one day after finger procedure

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin sat out practice Wednesday, one day after undergoing a procedure to remove 10 pins from his left index finger.

The Buccaneers don’t expect Godwin to return to practice until Friday, two days before their crucial home game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Godwin fractured the finger while catching a touchdown pass against the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 25. He underwent surgery two days later and missed an ensuing game against the New York Giants.

He was fitted with a splint and has played the past four games. In fact, Godwin has 21 receptions over the past three contests.

“There’s no chart for the toughness of Chris Godwin,” Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians told reporters. “If it goes to 10, throw it away and start over again because the dude plays. He had a mitt on his hand to protect his finger and he’s catching balls in practice with that on. He’s amazing and he’s one of the toughest guys that I’ve coached.”

Godwin, who was a Pro Bowl selection last season, has 49 receptions for 562 yards and three touchdowns in eight games this season. He missed time earlier in the season due to a hamstring injury and a concussion.

Also, second-year cornerback Jamel Dean has cleared the concussion protocol but is dealing with a groin injury, according to Arians.

“He cleared the protocol but he had a very, very sore groin so he did not practice today,” Arians said of Dean. “Hopefully we’ll get him healed up.”

Dean missed Tampa Bay’s last game, a 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 29. The Buccaneers had a bye last weekend.

–Field Level Media

Sep 13, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) reacts after making an interception during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Jaguars activate K McLaughlin, S Wingard

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The Jacksonville Jaguars made six roster moves Saturday, including promoting four players from their practice squad.

The Jags (1-7) activated kicker Chase McLaughlin from the commissioner’s permission list and safety Andrew Wingard from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers (6-2).

Linebacker Joe Giles-Harris was activated from the practice squad to replace Dakota Allen (ankle), who was ruled out for the game, while receiver Terry Godwin will replace Laviska Shenault Jr., out with an injured hamstring.

Offensive lineman KC McDermott and safety Doug Middleton were also promoted from the practice squad. Starting center Brandon Linder (back) was ruled out and won’t make the trip.

The return of Wingard, who started three games before going on IR ahead of the team’s Week 6 game, was expected. He has 25 tackles and an interception.

McLaughlin replaces Josh Lambo, who is out for the season with a gluteus medius injury. McLaughlin has connected on 18 of 23 on field goals and made all 26 of his extra points in his career. The second-year player has spent time with the Colts, Chargers and 49ers.

Giles-Harris, who joined the team last season as an undrafted free agent, was activated for five games last season, playing mainly on special teams. As for Godwin, this marks the first time he has been elevated from the practice squad since joining the team last year.

McDermott will be on the active roster for the third time this season after playing on special teams against the Dolphins and Bengals. Middleton will be on the active roster for the fourth time, as he saw action against the Bengals, Chargers and Texans.

–Field Level Media