The status of Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs have gained clarity ahead of the team's 2025 season. General manager Jason Licht said that Godwin will miss at least the season's first month as he continues to work his way back from his serious ankle injury he sustained last October. Regarding Wirfs, Licht said that there's a chance that he could take the field during the season's first month. Wirfs is recovering from offseason knee surgery.

Both players were activated off of the team's physically unable to perform (PUP) list on August 21. For Godwin, the Buccaneers are planning on him returning to practice in Week 2 barring any setbacks.

With Godwin out, Tampa Bay's passing game will likely continue to revolve around perennial 1,00

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