Chris Godwin Rumors: Bucs Working on Long-Term Contract Before Franchise-Tag Deadline

There is a question of what path the Buccaneers will take in order to keep Chris Godwin.

According to Russini, the Bucs are working on a long-term deal with their star wide receiver before Tuesday. The franchise tag has a deadline. Russini says that if an extension isn't agreed to before then, the bay is expected to tag him.

It would be the second year in a row that he has received the one-year tender if the Bucs use the franchise tag on him.

The value of the salary that Godwin would get in 2022 is $19.18 million.

He tore his knee in Week 15 against the Saints. He is expected to make a full recovery after having surgery.

There are a number of decisions to be made by the Tampa Bay. There are a number of players who are eligible for free agency.

There have been rumors that Tom Brady could still play in the future, though the Bucs have to figure out what to do at quarterback.

Over the past three seasons, he has had injury issues. He missed two games due to injury and sat out four games due to concussion and injury.

Despite missing the last three games of the regular season, Godwin still led the team in targets, reception and receiving yards. After being selected by the team in the third round of the NFL draft, the Penn State graduate has spent his entire career with the team.

Since the beginning of the year, he has averaged 77 catches, 1,030 yards and seven touchdown.