Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise player Chris Godwin Sources say ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jenna Laine have reached a three-year, $60 million deal, including $40 million fully guaranteed at signing.
Godwin wanted a three-year deal so he could become a free agent again at the age of 29, and the Bucs were able to reduce his first year cap to just $5 million by adding blank years on the contract, reducing it from his $19 million. ‘d took command by card, sources told Laine.
Bucs book their franchise card on the veteran wide receiver for the second year in a row on March 8. The two sides have until July 15 to agree to a long-term contract, or else Godwin will play the 2022 season on a franchise deal. rights worth $19.18 million.
Godwin tore ACL in Bucs loss ‘Last Week 15 New Orleans Saints, ended his season. Even with the injury, he finished the season with 1,103 yards and 98 hits.
Godwin, who turns 26 in February, underwent surgery this season to repair the injury. Coach Bruce Arians said at the NFL mix that Godwin is about 40% healed from his injury and that he is not concerned about the receiver’s ability to bounce back.
“Knowing Chris and the way he works – he’s had a good surgery, and those guys come back faster and faster – I don’t think that’s going to be a problem,” says Arians.
Last year, the Bucs couldn’t come to an agreement on a new contract with Godwin, instead placing a $16 million franchise card on him. Over the past three seasons, Godwin has scored 3,276 tackles – the eighth most in the league during that period – while 249 tackles ranked 10th and 21 touchdowns 12th.
He made 342 touchdowns for 4,643 yards and 29 touchdowns over five seasons.
