Buccaneers Activate Godwin, Wirfs From PUP List For 2025 Season
Buccaneers Activate Godwin, Wirfs From PUP List For 2025 Season

Buccaneers Activate Godwin, Wirfs From PUP List For 2025 Season

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have activated wide receiver Chris Godwin and left tackle Tristan Wirfs from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, placing them on the 53-man roster for the 2025 season opener. Although activated, neither player is expected to play immediately; Godwin, recovering from a fractured ankle suffered in Week 7 of the 2024 season, is anticipated to return to game action around October after beginning practice in Week 2. Head coach Todd Bowles emphasized the decision allows the team flexibility and the ability to integrate the players back into practice sooner than if they remained on the PUP list, which mandates missing at least four games without practice. Godwin, who signed a three-year, $66 million contract this offseason despite his injury, was performing at an elite level before his injury, ranking second in franchise history in receptions behind Mike Evans. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers have ruled out pursuing a trade for Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson due to high cost, instead focusing on other defensive additions like linebacker Haason Reddick. This cautious but optimistic approach highlights Tampa Bay's strategy to rebound and contend in the upcoming NFL season.

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