Godwins status Friday officially was “uncertain,” however there was a possibility he might have played Sunday, depending upon how he fared Saturday. However when tested Saturday, he was not cleared from the concussion procedure.
The Bucs have had injuries to both of their Pro Bowl wideouts. Mike Evans missed all but one practice last week and played on a strained hamstring against the Saints, and he was restricted in practice today.
Godwin led the Bucs with 79 receiving lawns against New Orleans last Sunday but took a fourth-quarter hit to the helmet by D.J. Swearinger that drew an unneeded roughness penalty.
In his breakout year last season, Godwin tape-recorded 1,333 getting backyards– third most in the NFL– despite missing out on the last 2 video games.
With Godwin out, Justin Watson and Scotty Miller are anticipated to get more appearances. Miller captured 6 passes for 73 backyards against New Orleans. The 6-foot-3 Watson caught one pass for 6 lawns, but he might get opportunities to work the middle of the field since of his size.
In related relocations, the Bucs signed cornerback Mazzi Wilkins from the practice team to the active roster, while receiver Cyril Grayson and tight end Tanner Hudson also were raised from the practice team.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin has formally been ruled out of Sundays home opener versus the Carolina Panthers, it was revealed Saturday.
Godwin went back to practice Friday for the very first time because going into the concussion protocol on Wednesday.
Godwin went through some light stretching and pass-catching on the sideline with the training staff during Fridays practice. Light exercise, football-specific workout and even noncontact drills are all acceptable within the NFLs five-step concussion procedure.
Coach Bruce Arians on Friday stated Godwin was still going through concussion procedure.
