Former Penn State wide receiver Chris Godwin chooses to stay with Bucs on new deal

Former Penn State wide receiver Chris Godwin was going to headline a weak wide receiver free agency class at the start of the league year this week. With a somewhat lean top of the 2025 NFL Draft, Godwin was the best available option for most teams to improve its receiver room for the upcoming season. That changed minutes into the legal negotiation window on Monday, March 10, when Godwin re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Back to the Bucs: Star WR Chris Godwin returns to Tampa, sources say, taking less money to stay with Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans and the rest of the gang.He gets a 3-year, $66M deal with $45 guaranteed in a deal done by Tory Dandy of CAA. And he left a ton on the table.

— Ian Rapoport (@rapsheet1.bsky.social) 2025-03-10T16:13:26.718Z

As Ian Rappaport of the NFL Network reported, Godwin chose to take less money to stay in Tampa and play for the team that drafted him. According to multiple reports, the deal is for $66M over three years with $45M guaranteed.

Former Penn State receiver coming off injury-shortened season

Godwin is one of the NFL’s most reliable receivers when he’s healthy and on the field. The former Penn State receiver eclipsed 1,000 yards for five straight seasons despite the presence of future Hall of Famer Mike Evans at his position in the Bucs offense.

Godwin also has played multiple roles for the team, starting his career in the slot and playing a pivotal role in the team’s Championship run with Tom Brady in 2020. However, multiple leg injuries have marred his career, including a dislocated ankel that ended his 2024 season after seven weeks. Before that, Godwin had amassed 576 yards and 50 receptions in seven games, likely on his way to another 1,000 yard season.

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