Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) practiced in full on Thursday and could play on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. It is the first time that Godwin has been a full participant in practice since injuring his fibula way back in Week 5. He returned to practice for the first time last week, putting in three limited sessions, before being ruled out for the Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Bucs could be getting both Godwin and running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) back for a big game this weekend in L.A., but if they return, they will both have their snaps limited due to their long absences. The 29-year-old Godwin should eventually be a top target for quarterback Baker Mayfield, especially with Mike Evans (collarbone) likely done for the regular season, but it might take him a week or two to get back up to full speed.
Nov 20, 2025 6:54 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was spotted at Thursday's practice, per FOX Sports' Greg Auman. The veteran's practice status was not detailed. Although Godwin was not seen at Wednesday's session, he was out there in a limited capacity, a trend that's continued since he hit the field ahead of their Week 11 loss to Buffalo. As it stands, it's unknown if the ninth-year pro will be active for this Sunday's road outing with the Los Angeles Rams. Considering how the Buccaneers have handled him thus far in the season, it's fair to wonder if he came back from his 2024 ankle injury at too expedited a pace. If he can't suit up again, fantasy managers can expect Emeka Egbuka (illness), Tez Johnson, and Sterling Shepard (shoulder) to remain the team's top three wideouts.
Nov 20, 2025 12:12 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was given a limited tag in Wednesday's practice. Godwin wasn't seen during the portion of practice open to the media, but he eventually got in some work as he continues to work his way back from a fibular injury that has kept him out since Week 5. The 29-year-old was also limited in three practices last week before he was ruled out for the Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Todd Bowles said earlier this week that Godwin was "ramping up" his activity level, but he's probably going to need to upgrade to a full practice on Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance at returning to action on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams. With only two games played so far in 2025, Godwin will most likely be eased back into the offense when he's cleared, which might not be for another couple of weeks.
Nov 19, 2025 8:11 PM EST
Per the Pewter Report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was not seen at the portion of practice on Wednesday that was open to the media. Godwin has not played since injuring his fibula in Week 5, but he's been making progress and was limited in practice all of last week. A DNP to begin this week would be a downgrade for the 29-year-old, but we'll have to wait and see what his official status is. The Bucs have been bringing Godwin along slowly after he suffered a dislocated ankle in Week 7 of last year, which was the reason he didn't make his debut this year until Week 4. Reports have suggested that Godwin might not return until December, so fantasy managers who have been stashing him all this time shouldn't be surprised if he's not cleared to play this Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams.
Nov 19, 2025 12:33 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) has played in only two games in 2025 and hasn't been on the field on game day since Week 5 due to a fibula injury. The good news, though, is that he was limited in practice all of last week and is making progress. It remains to be seen if he'll be cleared to play in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football, and it will depend on how much he's able to do in practice this week. Godwin is currently rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo leagues because of his extended absence. However, with a potential return on the horizon, fantasy managers in need at the position and with room on their bench may want to consider stashing him for the stretch run. When back to full health, Godwin should be a primary aerial weapon for quarterback Baker Mayfield, especially with Mike Evans (collarbone) likely done for the rest of the regular season.
Nov 18, 2025 12:53 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) will be worked in more in practice this week and will be re-evaluated at the end of the week, according to the Pewter Report. Is it possible that Godwin will be ready to play in Week 12 versus the Los Angeles Rams? Potentially, but the Bucs will make that determination later in the week, depending on how much the 29-year-old can do and how he responds to more physical activity. He didn't make his 2025 debut until Week 4 following a season-ending ankle dislocation in Week 7 of last year, and then he injured his fibula in Week 5 of this year. Godwin should have a big role in Tampa's passing attack when he's cleared to return, next to rookies Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson, but the team is taking a cautious approach. Don't be surprised if Godwin misses another week.
Nov 17, 2025 12:57 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters on Friday that wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) will be out on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Godwin has not played since suffering a fibula injury in Week 5, but the good news is that the 29-year-old was able to make progress this week and put in three limited practices. Godwin didn't make his season debut until Week 4 after dislocating his ankle in Week 7 of last year, and he played in just two games before getting hurt again. Although Mike Evans (collarbone) is potentially out for the regular season, the Bucs aren't going to rush Godwin back, and he might not return until early December. Even if he makes more progress in practice next week, fantasy managers shouldn't consider it a lock that Godwin will play in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. Rookies Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson should continue to see most of the targets with Godwin sidelined.
Nov 14, 2025 12:43 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was out there for a third consecutive practice to close out the week ahead of the team's outing with the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. The veteran's status for Friday's session was not disclosed. Godwin was able to log limited sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, the first time he'd practiced in any capacity since Week 5. Tampa Bay could certainly use the ninth-year pro back on the field with their receiving corps in shambles. However, it's unclear if he'll be able to return to in-game action in Week 11. If Godwin is forced to miss another contest, running mates Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson, and Sterling Shepard will retain their roles of recent weeks. Notably, Johnson has eclipsed Shepard in the hierarchy, out-snapping the latter in four straight outings.
Nov 14, 2025 12:04 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) recorded his second straight limited practice on Thursday. The veteran has missed four consecutive games due to a fibula injury, but it appears he has a chance to make his return in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills. Across the two games he's been active for in 2025, Godwin has recorded six catches for 52 yards on 14 targets. Given his myriad injury issues over the past year-plus, Tampa Bay may look to re-integrate Godwin into the offense slowly. If he remains out in Week 11, rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson would likely serve as the team's WR2 alongside Emeka Egbuka for another game. Based on him logging back-to-back limited practices to open the week, Godwin's Week 11 status may not be determined until Sunday.
Nov 13, 2025 4:11 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin recorded another practice on Thursday as the team gears up for a matchup with the hosting Buffalo Bills this Sunday. Godwin returned to practice on Wednesday in a limited capacity after not having done so since way back in Week 5. While it's unclear what his status was for Thursday's session, it's undoubtedly a step in the right direction. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Bucs hold the veteran out a little bit longer, considering he's barely a year removed from a significant ankle injury. In any case, fantasy managers will want to keep a watchful eye on his designation in Week 11, as Tampa Bay's corps of wideouts is particularly thin. If Godwin is forced to miss another game, teammates Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson, and Sterling Shepard would again operate in 11 personnel.
Nov 13, 2025 12:11 PM EST
Updating previous reports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was officially listed as a limited participant in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday, according to the team's website. Godwin wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media, but he did get onto the field later in the day, perhaps giving him a chance to play this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills for the first time since injuring his fibula in Week 5. The 29-year-old appears to be making progress, but head coach Todd Bowles said earlier this week that he didn't expect Godwin to play in Week 11. Both Godwin and running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) were limited, but it doesn't mean they'll be available versus the Bills. Tampa is taking a cautious approach with Godwin, who suffered a season-ending dislocated ankle in Week 7 of last year. Don't be surprised if he's not back until the calendar flips to December.
Nov 12, 2025 7:01 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) is "making good strides" and is "running," but he couldn't say much more than that, according to the Pewter Report. Godwin has not played since suffering a pretty serious fibula injury in Week 5, and he remained sidelined at the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Although nothing is official yet, the 29-year-old is unlikely to make his return this Sunday to face the Buffalo Bills in Week 11. Godwin didn't make his 2025 debut until Week 4 while rehabbing a gruesome dislocated ankle that he suffered in Week 7 of 2024. He has yet to practice after injuring his fibula, and reports have suggested he may not play in a game again until December. With Mike Evans (collarbone) potentially done for the year, rookies Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson have become Tampa's top receivers, with tight end Cade Otton also filling the target void.
Nov 12, 2025 1:06 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (fibula) is not expected to practice on Wednesday, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud. Godwin remains in "rehab mode," and early reports suggest he's trending toward a late-November or early-December return. The veteran wideout has appeared in just two games this season, contributing minimally as he continues to recover from the fractured fibula he suffered in 2024. In his absence, rookies Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson have stepped up as key targets in the passing game. The Buccaneers are expected to provide further updates on Godwin's progress later this month.
Nov 12, 2025 11:00 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) has played in only two games this season as he works his way back from a gruesome ankle dislocation suffered in Week 7 of last season. Head coach Todd Bowles is hopeful that the veteran wideout will be able to return soon, but he remains without a timetable for now. Godwin hasn't played since Week 5, and it's possible that he doesn't return until December. Tampa Bay already lost top wide receiver Mike Evans (collarbone) for the season and has heavily relied on rookies Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson in their absence. Godwin is rostered in most leagues, but he could be worth adding in leagues where he is available, as he could make an impact down the stretch.
Nov 11, 2025 1:11 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that the team is hoping to get wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) back soon, but there is still no timetable for his return, according to the Pewter Report. Godwin didn't make his 2025 debut until Week 4 after rehabbing a serious ankle dislocation that he suffered in Week 7 of 2024. The 29-year-old played in two games before suffering a serious fibula injury, and he hasn't played since Week 5. Although the Bucs could really use him back following Mike Evans' broken collarbone, the team isn't going to rush him back, and reports have suggested he might not play in a game again until December. Fantasy managers should expect Godwin to miss a fifth straight game in Week 11 versus the Buffalo Bills. Until Godwin can return, rookies Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson should continue to do the heavy lifting in the passing game.
Nov 10, 2025 12:50 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) didn't practice again on Friday and will be ruled out for the Week 10 game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Godwin is slowly making progress, but he's still not ready coming out of the bye and will miss a fourth straight game this weekend. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Thursday that the Bucs are taking their time with the 29-year-old pass-catcher, and he might not return until late November or early December. Tampa is thin at the receiver position with veteran Mike Evans (collarbone) potentially out for the rest of the year, but the team isn't going to rush Godwin back after he suffered a season-ending ankle dislocation in Week 7 of last year. With Godwin out again this Sunday, rookies Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson, and Sterling Shepard will work in starting three-wide sets.
Nov 7, 2025 12:17 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg), who hasn't played since Oct. 5 due to a fibula injury, might not return until late November or early December, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Godwin has missed the last three games and has not practiced yet this week, so it's looking likely he'll miss a fourth straight game in Week 10 against the New England Patriots. The 29-year-old got a late start to the year in 2025 after recovering from a gruesome dislocated ankle that he suffered in Week 7 of last season, and then he injured his fibula shortly after returning. The Bucs just aren't going to rush Godwin back into the fold, even though they may be without future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans (collarbone) for the rest of the season. It means that rookies Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson could be quarterback Baker Mayfield's top two targets for several more weeks.
Nov 6, 2025 7:11 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was not spotted at Thursday's practice, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. Godwin continues to be affected by a fibula injury that he picked up in Week 5's win over the Seahawks, and is now in danger of missing a fourth consecutive appearance. If he's inactive again, it will be teammates Sterling Shepard, Emeka Egbuka, and Tez Johnson out there in three-wide-receiver sets for their matchup with the visiting New England Patriots -- a personnel they deploy at the tenth-highest rate (66.94%). Tight end Cade Otton would also continue to see a bump in targets.
Nov 6, 2025 12:09 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) is not expected to practice on Wednesday, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Godwin missed the team's final three games before their Week 9 bye due to a leg injury, and it appears he may not be ready to return in Week 10 against the New England Patriots. It's beginning to look like somewhat of a lost season due to injury for Godwin, who also missed Tampa Bay's first three games of 2025 while recovering from the dislocated ankle that ended his 2024 season. In the two games he's played this season, Godwin has recorded six catches for 52 yards on 14 targets. If he remains sidelined in Week 10, Buccaneers rookie wideout Tez Johnson could maintain a sizable role in the team's offense. Johnson has recorded 10 catches for 146 yards and two touchdowns on 18 targets over his last three games played. Veteran wideout Sterling Shepard and tight end Cade Otton are also candidates to be the team's number two pass-catcher behind star wide receiver Emeka Egbuka.
Nov 5, 2025 11:21 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Wednesday that wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) will not be back this Sunday to take on the division-rival New Orleans Saints in Week 8, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. Godwin got a late start to the 2025 campaign while recovering from a season-ending dislocated ankle that he suffered in Week 7 of last year, and then suffered a fibula injury that will now keep him out for a third straight game. In addition to Godwin's injury, Tampa lost future Hall of Fame wideout Mike Evans (collarbone) for most of the rest of the season when he fractured his clavicle in Monday night's loss to the Lions. Fantasy managers who have been stashing Godwin will be keeping their fingers crossed that he'll be able to return after next week's bye to take on the New England Patriots in Week 10. With Evans now potentially out the rest of the year, Godwin figures to be heavily involved in the passing attack next to rookie first-rounder Emeka Egbuka whenever he returns.
Oct 22, 2025 1:13 PM EST
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