US EditionBuccaneers Activate Chris Godwin Off PUP, Could Play Before Week 5
Chris Godwin is set to start practicing in Week 2 after rehabbing a fractured ankle, with his return vital due to teammate Jalen McMillan's injury, Buccaneers officials said.
- On Aug 21, 2025, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to activate wide receiver Chris Godwin and left tackle Tristan Wirfs from the active/Physically Unable to Perform list and add them to the 53-man roster to start the season, coach Todd Bowles said.
- After his Week 7 ankle injury last year, Godwin missed 11 weeks following surgery to repair the ankle, was placed on the PUP list, had a spring procedure, and re-signed earlier this year to a three-year, $66 million contract with $44 million guaranteed.
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Godwin is expected to begin practicing in Week 2 as part of a ramp-up, but coach Todd Bowles cautioned, `But he's got to get in football shape and everything else, so I wouldn't expect him to play early on.`
- Although Week 1 is uncertain, Godwin could return within the first month, and with Jalen McMillan sidelined, Tampa Bay will lean on All-Pro Mike Evans and rookie Emeka Egbuka early in the season.
- Activation lets the Buccaneers avoid the mandatory four-game absence and begin a gradual ramp-up process, allowing Godwin and Tristan Wirfs controlled rehab without early game readiness.
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Bucs to activate WR Chris Godwin, LT Tristan Wirfs off PUP list
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to activate wide receiver Chris Godwin and left tackle Tristan Wirfs off the active/physically unable to perform list and place both on the 53-man roster to start the season, coach Todd Bowles said Thursday. While that's positive news for both players, Bowles was quick to temper the excitement. "(Godwin's) got to get in football shape and everything else, so I wouldn't expect him to play early on," Bowles said. "...…
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