Ian Rapoport Has A Chris Godwin Update
September 7th, 2025
Chris Godwin at training camp this summer.
UPDATED: So now we are starting to get clarity on what’s going on with Bucs receiver Chris Godwin.
Godwin has had two surgeries on an ankle that was destroyed last year in an ugly October home loss to the Crows seen on national TV.
Godwin hasn’t practiced since. He was a fixture at each training camp practice. Unlike other players who were rehabbing on a side field, Godwin was in street clothes, offering support and often helping Emeka Egbuka transition to the NFL.
This morning, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport had a Godwin update. It seems the month of October is a target date for his return.
Rapoport’s intel was vague. The Bucs hope Godwin practices “soon” — later an NFL Network graphic said he could be on the field later this week — and the Bucs are looking at anywhere from a Week 5 game at Seattle to a Week 7 game at Detroit as a window for Godwin.
Joe just wants Godwin back when he’s ready to go. No need to rush him and have him re-injure his ankle. If that means he doesn’t come back until Thanksgiving, so be it.
Godwin is with the Bucs today cheering the team on at the Georgia Dome.
The #Bucs will be without WR Chris Godwin today, as he recovers from a second surgery on his ankle, this time to tighten up hardware. Sources tell me and @judybattista he should return to practice soon and Week 5 is the target for a return. W6 or 7 is also possible. It’s coming. pic.twitter.com/io0XRi53Q4
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 7, 2025
September 7th, 2025 at 11:55 am
Ease him in and let the rookie get lots of snaps. Hopefully come playoff time, even if Chris is 50% of what he was last year, we will be a beast on offense.
September 7th, 2025 at 11:58 am
Hey Chris,
whenever you feel you are ready, that will be okay with me. I want you back today but I trust when you do come back, you will be ready to rock-and-roll. I will be wearing your #14 jersey today and every game day until that day you are on field again. Go Bucs. Go Bucs. Go…….
September 7th, 2025 at 12:02 pm
Could be JMac ready by than also. We got guys to hold down the fort
September 7th, 2025 at 12:02 pm
I get it, but why wasn’t he on the PuP list then to start the season?
September 7th, 2025 at 12:02 pm
A Buc W today will help get a healthy CG14 back when he’s rally ready not when he’s available.
September 7th, 2025 at 12:03 pm
Can’t wait for Godwin to get back. Don’t rush him back. He will be fresh for the second half of the season
September 7th, 2025 at 12:04 pm
Good but will believe it when I see it, hoping the best for him, wonder why his hardware needed tightening?
September 7th, 2025 at 12:05 pm
Joe wouldn’t bank on that.
September 7th, 2025 at 12:08 pm
Three proven players out on the offense. Time for others to step up. Let’s’ go!
September 7th, 2025 at 12:08 pm
Still shudder thinking about a dislocated ankle! And so bad it required surgery! Ouch!
I hope he returns healthy and back to his normal level of play.
Not something to rush
September 7th, 2025 at 12:17 pm
Truth be told
ICBW, but I believe if he’s on PUP he can’t practice with the team. That and he had to be on the 53 to guarantee his contract.
September 7th, 2025 at 12:17 pm
Whenever we get Chris back it’ll be right on time. Add to that we’ll be getting JMac back around the same time and this offense should be getting an injection of juice mid-season. The guys we have now are going to have to make it happen in the meantime.
September 7th, 2025 at 12:18 pm
This is why the JM injury sucks
September 7th, 2025 at 12:25 pm
Is he on the PUP list or IR (whichever prevents him from playing the first several weeks) and opens up a spot for someone else on the 53?
September 7th, 2025 at 12:35 pm
Roquan Smith should blow out both knees in the first half of tonight’s game and be done for his career.
September 7th, 2025 at 12:38 pm
Betting line is now atlanta-1 over Tampa. In Lansing now the favorite. I’m off Atlanta. Late moves like this are not normally smart money.
September 7th, 2025 at 12:41 pm
Sure need him back as soon as possible. But like you say …… not too soon. I’m sure the trainers will be very cautious and try to avoid re injury.
Go Bucs !! Beat the Falcons !!
September 7th, 2025 at 12:44 pm
Good news. Thanks, joes. Go Chris and Bucs!!
September 7th, 2025 at 12:50 pm
Feel bad for Godwin Two surgeries is a lot. Rest is still best.
September 7th, 2025 at 12:50 pm
@Truth Be Told
If he’s on the PUP list he isn’t allowed to practice with the team until he comes off of it.
By keeping him on the roster, they can ease him back into practice and ideally he’ll be ready to play sooner.
Personally, in this case, I’m fine with him taking as much time as he needs even if that means Thanksgiving.
September 7th, 2025 at 4:44 pm
That was a devastating injury. I’m surprised he would be back this season at all.
Just be smart with with Godwin. Don’t bring him back until he’s ready.
September 7th, 2025 at 6:14 pm
I just need him to come back soon and stop taking up space on my fantasy bench. My league doesn’t let you put players on IR.
Just kidding, CG. Get well and kick ass when you’re back.