Chris Godwin

Godwin attended Middletown High School in Middletown, Delaware.{{Cite web |last=Tresolini |first=Kevin |date=September 28, 2017 |title=NFL wide receiver Chris Godwin launches fundraiser with support from his Middletown High friends |url=https://www.apposchooldistrict.com/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=472889&id=0 |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=www.apposchooldistrict.com |language=en}} He played high school football for the Cavaliers and was a key member responsible for a 41–7 record over his four years and two State Championships.{{Cite web |last=Kasinitz |first=Aaron |date=March 2, 2017 |title=How Penn State WR Chris Godwin's Delaware roots launched him to the NFL's doorstep |url=https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2017/03/how_low-key_penn_state_wr_chri.html |access-date=October 9, 2018 |website=PennLive.com |language=en-US}} He had more than 700 yards every year of his high school career and as a senior had 1,150 yards and 16 receiving touchdowns. Some of Godwin's honors in high school were the following, Delaware Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior, was selected to play in the 2013 Under Armour All-American Game, named All-state as a sophomore, junior and senior and four time All-conference wide receiver and kick returner. Academic All-State selection and a member of the Honor Roll. Rated a four-star prospect by all four major recruiting services and was named the top player in Delaware by ESPN, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com and was among the top 30 players nationally at wide receiver, receiving the distinction from ESPN, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com.{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2017 |title=Chris Godwin high school career |url=http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/chris_godwin_905721.html |access-date=January 10, 2017 |website=gopsusports.com |archive-date=August 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808095225/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/chris_godwin_905721.html |url-status=dead }}

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In Godwin's freshman year, he appeared in all thirteen games for the Nittany Lions, recording 338 yards on 26 receptions.{{Cite web |title=Chris Godwin 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/chris-godwin-1/gamelog/2014 |access-date=March 7, 2021 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} However, Godwin emerged as a leading wide receiver during his sophomore campaign, racking up 1,101 yards and five touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Chris Godwin 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/chris-godwin-1/gamelog/2015 |access-date=March 7, 2021 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Over the course of his sophomore season, Godwin had at least 100 yards receiving in five games, culminating in a 133-yard effort during the TaxSlayer Bowl against Georgia.{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2016 |title=Georgia beats Penn State 24–17 in TaxSlayer for 5th straight |url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/national/sports/story/2016/jan/02/georgibeats-penn-state-24-17-taxslayer-5th-st/342886/ |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=Chattanooga Times Free Press |agency=Associated Press}}

Following his breakout sophomore season, Godwin began receiving double coverage from opposing defenses. After struggling to find his stride at the start of his junior season, Godwin finished with 117 yards receiving and a touchdown against the Temple Owls.{{Cite web |title=Temple at Penn State Box Score, September 17, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-09-17-penn-state.html |access-date=March 7, 2021 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In what proved to be his final game as a Nittany Lion, Godwin recorded a career-high 187 yards on nine catches and scored two touchdowns in a Rose Bowl loss to USC.{{Cite web |title=Rose Bowl – USC vs Penn State Box Score, January 2, 2017 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2017-01-02-penn-state.html |access-date=March 7, 2021 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Later that month Godwin announced he was going to declare for the 2017 NFL draft.{{Cite web |date=January 5, 2017 |title=Penn State's Chris Godwin declares for NFL Draft |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/big-ten/after-monster-rose-bowl-performance-penn-state-wideout-chris-godwin-declares-nfl-draft |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=NBC Sports Chicago}}

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On January 5, 2017, Godwin announced via his Twitter that he decided to enter the 2017 NFL draft, forgoing his final year of eligibility at Penn State.{{Cite web |last=Wogenrich |first=Mark |date=January 5, 2017 |title=Two Penn State players declare for NFL draft |url=http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/psu/mc-first-penn-state-player-declares-for-nfl-draft-20170105-story.html |access-date=October 9, 2018 |website=The Morning Call |language=en-US}}

In March 2017, Godwin performed well at the 2017 NFL Combine, having one of the top vertical jumps and 40-yard dash time among wide receivers. Additionally, he was the top performer in both the bench press with 19 reps and 20-yard shuttle with 4 flat.{{Cite web |last=Wogenrich |first=Mark |date=March 5, 2017 |title=PSU's Chris Godwin raises stake at Combine, multiple teams reach out. |url=http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/psu/mc-penn-state-s-chris-godwin-raises-his-stock-at-nfl-combine-20170304-story.html |access-date=March 6, 2017 |website=mcall.com}} Due to his success at the combine, he was interviewed there by multiple teams including the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers, among others.{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=March 5, 2017 |title=Penn State's WR Chris Godwin interview by Eagles, Bucs, 49ers among others at Combine |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/article/philadelphia-eagles-interview-wr-chris-godwin-at-nfl-combine-51626572/ |access-date=March 6, 2017 |website=247sports.com}}

Godwin was selected by the Buccaneers in the third round with the 84th overall pick in the draft.{{Cite web |date=April 29, 2017 |title=Buccaneers Draft Chris Godwin in Round 3 |url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Buccaneers-Draft-Chris-Godwin-in-Round-3/71193243-ff42-43a2-b006-6d9c99adbb2b |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170501001735/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Buccaneers-Draft-Chris-Godwin-in-Round-3/71193243-ff42-43a2-b006-6d9c99adbb2b |archive-date=May 1, 2017 |access-date=April 30, 2017 |website=Buccaneers.com}} During Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, he had his first three career receptions, which went for 44 yards in the 34–17 loss.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings – September 24th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709240min.htm |access-date=November 5, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Due to the likes of DeSean Jackson and Mike Evans, in the first eight weeks of 2017, Godwin had just seven receptions on ten targets. However, his workload picked up in the final eight weeks. During Week 10, he had 68 yards on five receptions in a win 15–10 against the New York Jets and in Week 14, he had the same numbers in a 24–21 loss to the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |date=November 12, 2017 |title=Box Score — Buccaneers vs Jets Week 10, 2017 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/400951653 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2017 |title=Box Score — Lions vs Buccaneers Week 14, 2017 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/400951660 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}} In the regular season finale against the New Orleans Saints, Godwin caught nine passes for 111 yards and a touchdown as the Buccaneers won 31–24, earning him National Football Conference (NFC) Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |date=January 3, 2018 |title=Rivers, Byard, Godwin among NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rivers-byard-godwin-among-nfl-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000902278 |access-date=November 13, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}

Godwin finished his rookie year with 34 receptions for 525 yards and one touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Chris Godwin 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GodwCh00/gamelog/2017 |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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Godwin started the 2018 season off strong with a receiving touchdown in the first three games of the season against the Saints, Eagles, and Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Linder |first=Brian |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Chris Godwin scores touchdown, has impressive first half for Tampa Bay Buccaneers against Saints |url=https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2018/09/chris_godwin_scores_touchdown.html |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=PennLive.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Kanno |first=Jason |date=September 16, 2018 |title=WATCH: Ryan Fitzpatrick connects with Chris Godwin for TD |url=https://bucswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/16/watch-ryan-fitzpatrick-connects-with-chris-godwin-for-td/ |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=Bucs Wire}}{{Cite web |last=Sherman |first=Mike |date=September 25, 2018 |title=Why the Bucs kept going to Chris Godwin |url=https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/09/25/why-the-bucs-kept-going-to-chris-godwin/ |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en-US}} During Week 10 against the Washington Redskins, he had seven receptions for 103 yards in a 16–3 loss.{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – November 11th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201811110tam.htm |access-date=November 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 13, he had five receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown in a 24–17 victory over the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2018 |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold off the Carolina Panthers 24–17 |url=https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/tampa-bay-buccaneers-hold-off-the-carolina-panthers-24-17/67-619882260 |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=10NEWS |agency=Associated Press}} He closed out the regular season strong with six receptions for 114 receiving yards and two touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – December 30th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201812300tam.htm |access-date=March 5, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Godwin finished his second season with 59 receptions for 842 yards and seven touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Chris Godwin 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GodwCh00/gamelog/2018 |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In the season-opener against the 49ers, Godwin caught three passes for 53 yards and a touchdown in the 31–17 loss.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2019 |title=Sherman, 49ers upend Winston, Buccaneers 31–7 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128010 |access-date=September 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In the next game against the Panthers, he caught eight passes for 121 yards and a touchdown in the 20–14 road victory.{{Cite web |date=September 13, 2019 |title=Bucs use goal-line stand to beat Panthers 20–14 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128054 |access-date=September 13, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Two weeks later against the Los Angeles Rams, he recorded a career-high 12 catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns as the Buccaneers defeated the Rams on the road 55–40.{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2019 |title=Winston throws 4 TD passes, Buccaneers outlast Rams 55–40 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128069 |access-date=September 29, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Godwin followed up his big performance in the next game against the Saints, catching seven passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns in a 31–24 road loss.{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Bridgewater's breakout lifts Saints past Bucs 31–24 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127965 |access-date=October 6, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In the next game against the Panthers in London, he caught ten passes for 151 yards in the 37–26 loss.{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2019 |title=McCaffrey scores 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Bucs 37–26 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128096 |access-date=October 13, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} During Week 12 against the Falcons, Godwin recorded a career long 71-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Jameis Winston in route to a career-best 184 yards and two touchdowns in a 35–22 road victory. With that performance, Godwin recorded his first season with at least 1,000 receiving yards.{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2019 |title=Big guy, big catch: Vea TD leads Bucs past Falcons 35–22 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127870 |access-date=November 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Godwin was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week due to his spectacular performance.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=November 27, 2019 |title=Chris Godwin named NFC offensive player of the week |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/11/27/chris-godwin-named-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-week/ |access-date=November 14, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} In Week 15, during a 38–17 win against the Lions, Godwin caught five passes for 121 yards but injured his hamstring during the third quarter and left the game.{{Cite web |date=December 15, 2019 |title=Winston throws 4 TDs, helps Buccaneers beat Lions 38–17 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128028 |access-date=December 15, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}{{Cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Rob |date=December 15, 2019 |title=Bucs' Chris Godwin Out vs. Lions After Being Carted Off with Hamstring Injury |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2867123-bucs-chris-godwin-out-vs-lions-after-being-carted-off-with-hamstring-injury |access-date=March 5, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}} On December 17, 2019, Godwin was selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl, the first of his career.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=December 18, 2019 |title=Shaq Barrett, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin Headed to Pro Bowl |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-pro-bowl-2020-mike-evans-shaq-barrett-chris-godwin?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=www.buccaneers.com |language=en-US}}

Godwin finished his third season setting new career highs in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns with 86 receptions for 1,333 yards and nine touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Chris Godwin 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GodwCh00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 38th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=November 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

For the 2020 season, Godwin gave up his jersey number 12 to new teammate Tom Brady and switched to number 14.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=April 1, 2020 |title=TB12, Still: Tom Brady Accepts Chris Godwin's Offer |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/tb12-tom-brady-chris-godwin-jersey-numbers-2020 |access-date=March 31, 2020 |website=Buccaneers.com}}

During the season-opener against the Saints, Godwin recorded six receptions for 79 yards but suffered a concussion from a hit by safety D. J. Swearinger which forced him to exit the eventual 34–23 road loss and miss the following week.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints – September 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130nor.htm |access-date=March 5, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=September 18, 2020 |title=Buccaneers' Chris Godwin still in concussion protocol, considered doubtful for Week 2 matchup with Panthers |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/buccaneers-chris-godwin-still-in-concussion-protocol-considered-doubtful-for-week-2-matchup-with-panthers/ |access-date=March 5, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} Godwin returned in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos, in which he recorded five receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown, his first from new Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. However, Godwin left the eventual 28–10 road victory with a hamstring injury.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos – September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270den.htm |access-date=March 5, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He ended up missing the next two games. During a Week 8 45–20 road victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, Godwin recorded nine catches for 88 yards and a touchdown but suffered a fracture to his left index finger while making the touchdown catch.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Las Vegas Raiders – October 25th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010250rai.htm |access-date=March 5, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He underwent surgery two days later and would miss the next game.{{Cite web |last=Ciccotelli |first=Jenna |date=October 27, 2020 |title=Report: Chris Godwin Had Surgery on Finger Injury, Won't Play for Bucs vs Giants |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2911337-report-chris-godwin-had-surgery-on-finger-injury-wont-play-for-bucs-vs-giants |access-date=March 5, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}} During Week 12, Godwin hauled in 8 of 9 targets for 97 yards as the Buccaneers narrowly lost, 27–24, to their eventual Super Bowl opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – November 29th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011290tam.htm |access-date=December 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During a Week 16 47–7 road victory over the Lions, he recorded five catches for 84 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions – December 26th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012260det.htm |access-date=March 4, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the regular-season finale against the Falcons, Godwin recorded five catches for 133 yards and two touchdowns in the 44–27 victory.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – January 3rd, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101030tam.htm |access-date=January 7, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Godwin finished the regular season with 65 receptions for 840 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games and starts.{{Cite web |title=Chris Godwin 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GodwCh00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=March 4, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 81st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2021-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=November 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In the Wild Card Round of the 2020–21 NFL playoffs against the Washington Football Team, Godwin recorded five catches for 79 yards and his first playoff touchdown during the 31–23 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team – January 9th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101090was.htm |access-date=January 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During the Divisional Round against the Saints, he was held to four catches for 34 yards in a 30–20 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints – January 17th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101170nor.htm |access-date=March 4, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers, Godwin recorded five catches for 110 yards and a six-yard rush as the Buccaneers defeated the Packers on the road by a score of 31–26 to advance to Super Bowl LV.{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers – January 24th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101240gnb.htm |access-date=January 31, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During the Super Bowl, he recorded two catches for nine yards as the Buccaneers beat the Chiefs by a score of 31–9.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LV – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 7th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202102070tam.htm |access-date=March 4, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=February 7, 2021 |title=What we learned from Buccaneers win over Chiefs in Super Bowl LV |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-from-buccaneers-win-over-chiefs-in-super-bowl-lv |access-date=March 4, 2021 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}

On March 9, 2021, the Buccaneers placed the franchise tag (worth $15.9 million) on Godwin, which he signed on March 18.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=March 9, 2021 |title=Bucs Place Franchise Tag on Chris Godwin |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/2021-franchise-tag-wide-receiver-chris-godwin-buccaneers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309202438/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/2021-franchise-tag-wide-receiver-chris-godwin-buccaneers |archive-date=March 9, 2021 |access-date=March 9, 2021 |website=Buccaneers.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=March 18, 2021 |title=Chris Godwin Signs Franchise Tag Tender |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/wide-receiver-chris-godwin-signs-franchise-tag-bucs-2021-free-agency |website=Buccaneers.com |accessdate=March 19, 2021}}

During the season-opening 31–29 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, Godwin recorded nine catches for 105 yards and a touchdown, including a critical 24-yard reception on Tampa's final offensive possession to put them within range for kicker Ryan Succop to kick a game-winning 36-yard field goal.{{Cite web |last=Laine |first=Jenna |date=September 10, 2021 |title=Brady hits 100 with Gronk, authors comeback win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32180394/tom-brady-rob-gronkowski-carry-tampa-bay-buccaneers-dallas-cowboys |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210911084522/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32180394/tom-brady-rob-gronkowski-carry-tampa-bay-buccaneers-dallas-cowboys |archive-date=September 11, 2021 |access-date=September 10, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} In the next game against the Falcons, Godwin recorded four receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown as the Buccaneers won by a score of 48–25.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – September 19th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202109190tam.htm |access-date=March 4, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week against the Rams, Godwin had six receptions for 74 yards as well as a carry for two yards and his first career rushing touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams – September 26th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202109260ram.htm |access-date=September 27, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During a Week 7 38–3 victory over the Bears, he recorded eight receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – October 24th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202110240tam.htm |access-date=October 25, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game against the Saints, Godwin recorded eight receptions for 140 yards and a touchdown during the 36–27 road loss.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints – October 31st, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202110310nor.htm |access-date=November 1, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During a Week 11 30–10 victory over the New York Giants, Godwin recorded six receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown to go along with a seven-yard carry.{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – November 22nd, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202111220tam.htm |access-date=November 25, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During a Week 13 30–17 road victory over the Falcons, Godwin recorded a career-best and franchise record-setting 15 receptions for 143 yards as well as a nine-yard carry.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons – December 5th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201911240atl.htm |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On December 19, 2021, Godwin tore his ACL and sprained his MCL in the Buccaneers' Week 15 9–0 shutout loss against the Saints, prematurely ending his season.{{Cite web |last=Laine |first=Jenna |date=December 20, 2021 |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin out for season with torn ACL |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32911133/tampa-bay-buccaneers-wr-chris-godwin-season-torn-acl |access-date=December 20, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}} Godwin finished the season with 98 catches for 1,103 yards and five touchdowns to go along with four carries for 21 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Chris Godwin 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GodwCh00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=March 4, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 9, 2022, the Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on Godwin for the second consecutive season.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=March 9, 2022 |title=Bucs Use Franchise Tag on Chris Godwin Again |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/2022-franchise-tag-bucs-wide-receiver-chris-godwin |access-date=November 13, 2022 |website=Buccaneers.com}} A week later, Godwin and the Buccaneers agreed to a three-year deal worth $60 million, with $40 million guaranteed at signing.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=March 16, 2022 |title=Buccaneers, WR Chris Godwin agree to three-year, $60M deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/buccaneers-wr-chris-godwin-agreed-to-three-year-60m-deal |access-date=March 19, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}} In Week 12 against the Browns, Godwin had 12 receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown in the loss.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cleveland Browns - November 27th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202211270cle.htm |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 17 against the Panthers, he had nine receptions for 120 yards in the victory.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - January 1st, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202301010tam.htm |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished the 2022 season with 104 receptions for 1,023 yards and three touchowns in 15 games and 13 starts.{{Cite web |title=Chris Godwin 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GodwCh00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In Week 4 of the 2023 season, Godwin had eight receptions for 114 yards in the victory over the Saints.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints - October 1st, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202310010nor.htm |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 15 against the Packers, he had ten receptions for 155 yards in the win.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers - December 17th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202312170gnb.htm |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the 2023 season, he had 83 receptions for 1,024 yards and two touchdowns. He started all 17 games.{{Cite web |title=Chris Godwin 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GodwCh00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, Godwin had a receiving touchdown in the win over the Eagles.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - January 15th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202401150tam.htm |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In Week 6 of the 2024 season, against the Saints, Godwin had 11 receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns in the 51–27 win.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints - October 13th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202410130nor.htm |access-date=2025-02-05 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} In Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens, Godwin had suffered a left ankle injury late in the 4th quarter, requiring him to be carted off the field. The injury was later confirmed to be an ankle dislocation. Godwin underwent surgery, which caused him to miss the remainder of the season.{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=John |date=October 22, 2024 |title=The Chris Godwin injury: Heartbreaking, devastating and unnecessary |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2024/10/22/chris-godwin-dislocated-ankle-mike-evans-hamstring-todd-bowles-ravens/ |access-date=October 22, 2024 |website=Tampa Bay Times}}{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Coral |date=22 October 2024 |title=Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin to undergo surgery on dislocated ankle later this week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/buccaneers-wr-chris-godwin-feared-to-have-suffered-dislocated-ankle-in-loss-to-ravens |access-date=2025-02-05 |website=NFL.com}} He finished the 2024 season with 50 receptions for 576 yards and five touchdowns in seven games.{{Cite web |title=Chris Godwin 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GodwCh00/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-02-05 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}

On March 11, 2025, Godwin signed a three-year, $66 million extension with the Buccaneers.{{Cite web |title=Chris Godwin Agrees to Terms on Extension with Buccaneers |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/chris-godwin-agrees-terms-extension-buccaneers |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=Buccaneers.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-03-10 |title=Sources: Godwin returns to Bucs on 3-year deal |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44192870/sources-buccaneers-re-sign-chris-godwin-3-year-deal |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

• Most receptions in a game: 15 (2021, Week 13 vs. Atlanta Falcons){{Cite web |last=Easterling |first=Luke |date=December 5, 2021 |title=Chris Godwin breaks Bucs' single-game reception record |url=https://bucswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/05/nfl-news-tampa-bay-buccaneers-chris-godwin-single-game-reception-record/ |access-date=November 14, 2022 |website=Bucs Wire |language=en-US}}

In 2019, Godwin and his wife (then fiancée) Mariah DelPercio launched their Team Godwin Foundation which aims to make an impact for pets in need by providing financial assistance to local shelter and rescue groups.{{Cite web |last=Vitali |first=Carmen |date=November 12, 2019 |title=Teammates Show Up for Team Godwin Foundation Launch |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/teammates-show-up-for-team-godwin-foundation-launch |access-date=October 8, 2020 |website=www.buccaneers.com |language=en-US}}

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