The PewterReport’s Scott Reynolds “would be shocked” if Chris Godwin (ankle) doesn’t start the year on the PUP list.

14 August 2025

That would sideline Godwin for at least four games. Godwin suffered a dislocated ankle in Week 7 last year and has yet to return to practice. He underwent an initial surgery after suffering the injury and needed a second procedure in the spring, though that was reportedly for a minor cleanup. Godwin looks like a safe bet to miss Week 1. Now the question is whether or not Tampa Bay will put him on ice for four games to open the year. First-round rookie Emekea Egbuka will take his place in the lineup for at least Week 1. Egbuka has drawn rave reviews in training camp and is pushing for a WR3 ranking based on recent ADP.