Jenna Laine and Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reported a day earlier that Godwin is likely to be sidelined for the Buccaneers' next two games, so his lack of practice activity Wednesday and Thursday doesn't come as a major surprise. color:#fff !important; Tom Brady again worked out with teammates at a local prep school in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday and appeared to have a message for people who criticized his session earlier this week amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Godwin landed in the league's five-step concussion protocol Wednesday after absorbing a hard hit to the head in Sunday's loss to the Saints. Is a lucrative contract in Jamal Adams' future? The 2020 NFL season will kick off with a rematch of one of the most memorable playoff games from last season. [16][17] In the season-finale against the New Orleans Saints, Godwin caught nine passes for 111 yards and a touchdown as the Buccaneers won 31-24, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Godwin (hamstring) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Chargers, and he could also be in danger of sitting out the Buccaneers' Week 5 game in Chicago, Jenna Laine and Dan Graziano of ESPN.com report. [33] On December 17, 2019, Godwin was selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl, the first of his career. Godwin appears set to miss his third straight practice of the week, which isn't too surprising considering that the star wideout is in danger of sitting out up to two games. 3 spot and Justin Watson into a depth role. [15] Due to the likes of DeSean Jackson and Mike Evans, in the first eight weeks of 2017, Godwin had just seven receptions on ten targets. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is in the concussion protocol. a:hover.promo_edge { David Carr ranks his top five. In what proved to be his final game as a Nittany Lion, Godwin recorded a career-high 187 yards on nine catches and scored two touchdowns in a thrilling Rose Bowl loss to USC. 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Bucky Brooks has the answers! This is especially noteworthy after the Bucs upgraded Mike Evans (hamstring) from doubtful to questionable last weekend, then used him on 93 percent of offensive snaps in a loss to the Saints. It sounds like the wide receiver likely will miss Sunday's game against the Chargers and then possibly the team's Thursday night game in Chicago on Oct. 8. Player stats at NFL.com Early years. [14] During Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, he had his first three career receptions, which went for 44 yards. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. The Buccaneers first placed Godwin in the NFL's concussion protocol Wednesday, so his lack of activity a day later doesn't come as a major surprise. Over the course of his sophomore season, Godwin had 100+ yards receiving in five games, culminating in a 133-yard effort during the TaxSlayer Bowl. It's worth noting Mike Evans briefly left Sunday's win versus the Chargers with an ankle injury as well, which could improve the stock of Scotty Miller and Justin Watson in the short term. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He was present at the team facility Friday morning, undergoing testing to evaluate his concussion symptoms. In Week 1, during a 34–23 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Godwin recorded 6 receptions for 79 yards but suffered a concussion from a hit by safety D.J. Howard was removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list after a 16-day stay.