Who Should I Start? Chris Godwin or Terry McLaurin

Monday, July 21, 10:40 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) will continue to rehab with trainers and will not participate in team activities as he recovers from last season's ankle injury. The 29-year-old suffered a dislocated ankle in Week 7 of last year. He re-signed with the Bucs to a three-year, $66 million contract this offseason. The news puts a damper on hopes of reuniting the veteran tandem of Godwin and Mike Evans heading into the 2025 campaign. Godwin was productive when healthy last season, posting 576 receiving yards and five touchdowns in just seven games before landing on injured reserve. His status for the start of the regular season is now in question as the Bucs monitor his recovery. Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka would see an increase in target share if Godwin isn't ready by Week 1.

Monday, July 21, 1:19 PM

It's unclear if Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin will attend the start of training camp this week, but he said he's interested in "trying to bring a deal together, not breaking the team apart," according to a source close to McLaurin. The 29-year-old skipped offseason workouts as he seeks a long-term contract extension, and he also hasn't decided if he'll ask for a trade. The All-Pro wideout and team captain is exploring every option, including a holdout, hold-in and a trade request. McLaurin has made it clear he's frustrated with the situation, but the Commanders haven't talked to him about his contract in weeks. He turns 30 in September and is entering the final year of a four-year, $68.4 million deal. After posting his fifth-straight 1,000-yard season in 2024, McLaurin has become a strong WR2 target in fantasy.