Chris Godwin Sits Out Practice
Chris Godwin (lower leg) is not expected to participate in Wednesday's practice, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Despite the Buccaneers having a Week 9 bye, Godwin remains sidelined.
Head coach Todd Bowles described Godwin's status as "week-to-week" and confirmed the veteran wide receiver’s fibula injury is not season-ending. However, Godwin's progress may be concerning ahead of Sunday’s game against the Patriots.
Impact on Receiving Corps
If Godwin is unavailable, wide receivers Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, Ryan Miller, and Kameron Johnson, along with tight end Cade Otton, are expected to assume more receiving duties behind rookie standout Emeka Egbuka.
Recent Game Performances
- Tez Johnson caught five of six targets for 43 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-3 victory over the Saints.
- Cade Otton recorded four receptions on five targets for 40 yards in the same game.
- Emeka Egbuka had three receptions on nine targets for 35 yards against New Orleans.
- Ke'Shawn Vaughn Tucker rushed 12 times for 42 yards and scored a touchdown, though he was not targeted as a receiver.
- DeAndre White rushed 13 times for 35 yards and caught two passes for 26 yards.
Other Injuries
Irving is also listed as unlikely to participate in Wednesday's practice due to foot and shoulder issues, according to Rick Stroud.
"Godwin is 'week-to-week,' though he confirmed that the veteran wideout's fibula injury has no danger of being season-ending." — Todd Bowles
Author's summary: Chris Godwin remains sidelined with a fibula injury, impacting Tampa Bay's receiver depth, while other players stepped up during their Week 9 win over the Saints.