Potential speculation suggests a possible Chris Godwin comeback for the Bucs in Week 3 against the Jets.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for the 2025 NFL season, but they will do so without the services of key players due to injuries. Wide receiver Chris Godwin, who underwent ankle surgery, is currently out of the lineup, along with offensive tackles Tristan Wirfs and Luke Goedeke.
Godwin's absence is felt most in short and intermediate routes, where his reliability has long been a safety net for quarterbacks. The team initially aimed for a Week 5 return for Godwin, but a comeback in Week 3 against the New York Jets may be overly ambitious, according to NFL insider Jason Fowler.
However, there is some encouraging news on the horizon. Godwin has shown progress in practices, and Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles is viewed internally as a more realistic return date. The team is reluctant to rush Godwin back, given his importance to the offense long term.
In the meantime, the Buccaneers are relying on Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson, and Sterling Shepard to carry the load at wide receiver. Quarterback Jacoby Brandon Mayfield, who has looked sharp since arriving in Tampa, is part of the team.
At full strength, the Buccaneers' team would be even more dangerous. Once Godwin and rookie Jalen McMillan return, Tampa Bay could field one of the league's most dangerous groups of pass-catchers. The Bucs have already proven they can withstand adversity, as demonstrated by their successful run in the previous season.
Defensively, the Bucs are anchored by Vita Vea and Haason Reddick. The team looks like a contender capable of making a deep playoff run. Fans will be eagerly awaiting Godwin's return to give the Buccaneers a more complete receiving corps and boost their chances of another championship run.
It's worth noting that Godwin is expected to return to the playing field fully healthy sometime between Week 2 and Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season, according to Head Coach Todd Bowles and NFL insider Ian Rapoport. He suffered an ankle fracture in Week 7 of the previous season and will enter training as a limited participant before his full return.
Despite the injuries, the Buccaneers remain optimistic about their chances in the upcoming season. With a strong defense, a talented quarterback, and a deep receiving corps, Tampa Bay is poised to make a run at the Super Bowl once again.
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