Chris Godwin Fantasy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin signed his $15.9 million franchise tender on Thursday, locking it in for the 2021 season in case he is unable to agree to a long-term contract extension with the team. While Godwin has been somewhat of an injury risk, he will remain a high-end fantasy commodity in 2021 with quarterback Tom Brady still in the fold in Tampa. The 25-year-old had 65 receptions on 84 targets for 840 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games during the regular season last year. He was a Pro Bowler in 2019, securing a career-high 86 of his 121 targets for 1,333 yards and a career-high nine touchdowns in 14 games for the Buccaneers. Mike Evans is Brady's favorite red-zone weapons, but Godwin should continue to be a high-end producer as long as he stays on the field.

Mar. 18th • 11:45 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent wide receiver Chris Godwin would love to return to the Buccaneers and said he'd be willing to play on the franchise tag in 2021. The four-year pro wouldn't be ecstatic about that outcome, but he'd be willing to accept the tag should the team go in that direction. Godwin was a key contributor during Tampa's Super Bowl run last season after being a third-round pick in 2017. Wide receivers are projected to earn $16.43 million on a 2021 franchise tag ($14.26 million on the transition tag), according to Over the Cap. The 25-year-old would prefer a little more long-term security, but he's also willing to sacrifice a few dollars to play for a contender. After catching 81 passes for 1,072 yards and eight touchdowns in 2020, Godwin will remain a highly coveted fantasy wideout if he sticks in Tampa with quarterback Tom Brady.

Feb. 25th • 11:21 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is likely to be franchise tagged by the team this offseason. The team wants Godwin back- and he wants to return, though he made it clear that he is seeking a long-term payday. The window to tag players opened on Tuesday, but the Buccaneers will likely work towards an extension first before utilizing the more team-friendly $15.8 million tag. Even if Godwin is tagged, the two sides can continue to work on a long-term agreement up until mid-July. The 24-year-old wideout was a Pro Bowler in 2019- and while he took a step back in 2020 due to injuries, he was still Tom Brady's favorite target when on the field, as evidenced by his 7.2 targets per game in the regular season and playoffs combined, the best of any Bucs' pass-catcher.

Feb. 23rd • 2:55 PM