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Chris Godwin
GM optimistic about recovery
General manager Jason Licht expressed optimism about Godwin's recovery from an ankle injury Thursday on The Drive with TKras. "I'm feeling very good about it," Licht said. "He's hitting all of his milestones. He's hitting all of his markers... Right now, we're taking it week by week. I've said this time and time before, but I would never bet against Chris."
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Jalen McMillan
More work on outside in 2025?
McMillan could see more work as an outside receiver opposite Mike Evans after the Buccaneers brought back Chris Godwin on a three-year, $66 million contract, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
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Chris Godwin
May not be done in Tampa
General manager Jason Licht is hoping the Buccaneers can re-sign Godwin, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.
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Chris Godwin
Won't get franchise tag
There is "no chance" Godwin will receive the franchise tag from the Buccaneers, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.
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Chris Godwin
New England a possible destination?
Andrew Callahan of The Boston Herald believes the Patriots could look to target Godwin during free agency.
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Chris Godwin
Offseason target for Bolts?
Khris Rhim of ESPN.com believes the Chargers should look to bolster their wide receiver corps by signing a veteran wide receiver like Godwin during free agency.
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Baker Mayfield
Gets familiar new coordinator
Mayfield will be working with Josh Grizzard, who served as the Buccaneers' passing game coordinator in 2024, as his offensive coordinator in the 2025 season, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Chris Godwin
Could be Buc for life like Evans
Multiple NFL executives expect Godwin to re-sign with Tampa Bay in the offseason, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
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Baker Mayfield
Loses key coach Friday
Mayfield will be operating with yet another offensive coordinator in 2025 after Liam Coen accepted an offer to become the Jaguars' head coach Friday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
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Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
Unlikely to be back with Bucs
Tryon-Shoyinka isn't expected to re-sign with the Buccaneers, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Lavonte David
Contemplating retirement
David will discuss his football future with his family this offseason and appears likely to retire, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Mike Evans
Facing familiar foe Sunday
Evans will have his work cut out for him in Sunday's NFC wild-card game against the Commanders while lined up opposite veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
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Bucky Irving
Top-10 spot on year-end rookie list
Gennaro Filice of NFL.com considers Irving the ninth-most impactful rookie of 2024.
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Mike Evans
Reaches 1,000 yards to tie record
Evans reached 1,000 receiving yards for the 11th consecutive regular season, tying Jerry Rice's NFL record, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.
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Baker Mayfield
Sets up home playoff game vs. WAS
Mayfield and the Buccaneers will have a home game against the Commanders on Sunday of wild-card weekend.
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Mike Evans
NFL record, $3 million at stake
Evans would earn a $3 million incentive if he was to register at least five catches and 85 receiving yards during the Buccaneers' regular-season finale against the Saints on Sunday, Nick Brinkerhoff of USA Today reports.
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Baker Mayfield
Plenty on the line in Week 18
Mayfield has a chance to earn $3 million in incentive bonuses in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Saints, Nick Brinkerhoff of USA Today reports.
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Ryan Miller
Teed up for bigger role Sunday
Miller is slated to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wideout behind Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan for Sunday's game against the Panthers due to Sterling Shepard being ruled out with a hamstring injury, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Payne Durham
Could help fill in for Otton
Offensive coordinator Liam Cohen believes Durham can help fill in for Cade Otton in Week 16 against the Cowboys if Otton's unable to play due to a knee injury, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports.
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Mike Evans
Piling up DNPs in Week 14 prep
Evans wasn't spotted at practice Thursday after being listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice due to hamstring and calf injuries, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.
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Bucky Irving
Growing into expanded role
Coach Todd Bowles believes that Irving is comfortable in the offense and could continue to see his role expand, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.
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Jordan Whitehead
Could miss rest of season
Whitehead may have suffered a torn pectoral Sunday that would end his season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Cade Otton
No. 2 option for Mayfield on Sunday
After operating as the Bucs' top pass catcher for the past three games, Otton will likely revert to quarterback Baker Mayfield's second option against the Giants on Sunday due to the return of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Mike Evans
Expected to start Sunday
Head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Evans, who's missed the last three games with a hamstring injury, will start Sunday against the Giants "as long as he's healthy and fresh," Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Baker Mayfield
Excited about Evans' return
Mayfield is encouraged by what he saw from wideout Mike Evans -- who has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury -- in Wednesday's practice and is excited about the prospect of the receiver's potential return Sunday against the Giants, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
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