Chris Godwin Signs Three-Year Contract With Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on the first official day of NFL free agency, have signed wide receiver Chris Godwin to a three-year, $60 million contract nearly a week after placing the franchise tag on the star wideout. $40 million is guaranteed.

Just about a week after receiving the franchise tag, WR Chris Godwin has agreed to an extension with the Buccaneers. #GoBucs #FPC #NFL #NFLTwitter pic.twitter.com/Hc5dOJNkpw

— Full Press NFL (@FullPressNFL) March 17, 2022

Godwin was in the middle of a career year in 2021 having hauled in 98 receptions for 1,103 yards and five touchdowns in just 14 games. Unfortunately, the then 25-year-old Godwin suffered a torn ACL in the Buccaneers’ 9-0 loss to the Saints late in the year. At the time of the injury, he was coming off back-to-back games (wins over Atlanta and Buffalo) with double-digit receptions. He was targeted 32 times in those two wins and hauled in 25 for 248 yards. He has six receptions against the Saints prior to the injury.

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It’s hard to comprehend what has transpired for the Buccaneers since early Sunday evening when quarterback Tom Brady unretired and announce he would be playing for Tampa in 2023. No longer existed the hopes of Deshaun Watson. Gone were the debates of whether or not Kyle Trask was the guy. In one fell swoop, it went from doom-and-gloom in the Bay to dreams of another Super Bowl championship.

From that point, the Bucs front office got to work re-signing center Ryan Jensen, acquiring guard Shaq Mason, signing wide receiver Russell Gage, and they re-signed cornerback Carlton Davis. In addition, many expect Rob Gronkowski to return to the fold as well, especially after seeing O.J. Howard sign with the Buffalo Bills.

Godwin had successful surgery at the beginning of January and could be ready to go for the start of the 2022 season. The good news for Godwin is he will have another shot at a big payday when this contract is finished as he will be just 28 going on 29. But that is down the road. For now, Godwin is a Buccaneer for 2022 and will be a part of another Super Bowl run.