The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t plan on using the franchise tag for wide receiver Chris Godwin. It remains to be seen if the Buccaneers will bring him back next season or not.
Godwin had his 2024 season cut short due to injury. If he does not return to Tampa Bay next season, there is no question there will be a big market for him. Chris Godwin last season caught 50 passes for 576 yards receiving and five touchdowns, along with 11.5 yards per reception. He was targeted 62 times last season.
CBS Sports Writer Garrett Podell Has Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Chris Godwin Potentially Signing With the Los Angeles Chargers This Offseason
Godwin is 28 years old and there is no doubt that he could produce elsewhere next season if he is not brought back by the Buccaneers. One of the teams that Garrett Podell of CBS Sports has Godwin going to next season is the Los Angeles Chargers.
It is not a secret that quarterback Justin Herbert needs a number-one wide receiver to go alongside Ladd McConkey. Jim Harbaugh will be looking for new talented players to join the roster this offseason. Podell said:
“Chris Godwin has always operated in Mike Evans’ shadow with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but before he dislocated his ankle in Week 7, he was leading the entire NFL in catches with 50. Godwin was second in the league in yards receiving at the time with 576 and tied for third in receiving touchdowns with five. If healthy, he showcased that he could operate as a team’s No. 1 option in 2024, and he’s always been highly regarded as a teammate. Godwin could be key in a developing team making a leap (Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers), and he could bolster a true contender like the Washington Commanders or return to the Buccaneers to continue thriving alongside Evans and quarterback Baker Mayfield. “
It would be interesting to see what the potential offers for Godwin would be with Tampa Bay or Los Angeles potentially. The dark horse team to sign Chris Godwin should be the Washington Commanders. Washington will have a lot of money to spend this offseason and they are looking for someone to help Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin.
As for the Chargers, they are looking to get back to the playoffs next season. Los Angeles is close to becoming a contender in the AFC.
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