US EditionBucs Place WR Chris Godwin, LT Tristan Wirfs on PUP List
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 21 – Tristan Wirfs' knee injury required arthroscopic surgery in July 2025, leading to a likely absence for the season start as the Buccaneers prepare replacements, coach Todd Bowles said.
- On Tuesday, July 23, 2025, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers added left tackle Tristan Wirfs and receiver Chris Godwin to their active physically unable to perform list.
- Wirfs underwent arthroscopic surgery on July 8 to address a persistent issue with his knee after attempts to let it heal naturally, a decision made collaboratively with the medical staff.
- Coach Todd Bowles revealed that discussions about Wirfs' recovery have taken place following the end of the season, and Charlie Heck is likely to start at left tackle until Wirfs is able to return.
- Bowles stated, "All we can do is get the next guys ready," and expressed optimism that Wirfs "will be ready sooner than later" while noting great communication throughout.
- Being on the PUP list means Wirfs and Godwin cannot practice but can attend meetings and receive treatment, requiring them to miss at least the first four games of the 2025 regular season.
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Marietta Daily JournalBucs place WR Chris Godwin, LT Tristan Wirfs on PUP list
Star wide receiver Chris Godwin and left tackle Tristan Wirfs were among the five players the Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed on the active/physically unable to perform list at the outset of training camp Tuesday.
Bucs Working Out Veteran Tackle For Potential Tristan Wirfs Replacement
With Tristan Wirfs likely to miss the start of the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are working out his short-term replacement. Insider Jordan Schultz of FOX reported the Bucs would work out veteran tackle George Fant on Tuesday, likely to fill in while Wirfs recovers from knee surgery. Fant, who just turned 33 on Saturday, has played 101 games for the Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets and Houston Texans. He played just two games for the Seahawks …
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Chris Godwin missed the final 11 games of the Buccaneers‘ season, counting their wild-card loss, but still commanded a high-end free agency deal. Given a three-year contract worth $66MM, Godwin turned down at least one more lucrative offer (from the Patriots) to stay in Tampa. But his return from a dislocated ankle will not commence in earnest for a bit. Tampa Bay placed Godwin on its active/PUP list to open training camp, doing so after the vet…
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