by: Sam Gillenwater 20 hours ago samdg_33
Chris Godwin still isn’t expected to be back playing for at least another month or so after recovering since last season from a dislocated ankle that he suffered on October 21st. However, Tampa Bay is reportedly taking a step toward Godwin’s return.
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Buccaneers will be activating Godwin from the PUP list. That said, Tampa Bay is only doing so in order for him to begin practicing, as it is still not anticipating him fully back until his rehab reaches almost a year come this October.
“Sources: Buccaneers plan to activate WR Chris Godwin off the Physically Unable to Perform list and have him on their 53-man roster to start the season, but only to begin his ramp-up process for games, not to immediately play in them,” Schefter wrote on Twitter/X. “Godwin still is unlikely to play until October as he continues recovering from the fractured ankle he suffered in Week 7 vs. the Ravens last season.
“He is expected to start practicing in Week 2, but the team thinks he is right where he should be at this time and is pleased with his recovery.”