There is "no chance" the Buccaneers will franchise tag Chris Godwin this offseason according to Jenna Laine of ESPN.

Godwin was franchise tagged by the Buccaneers during the 2021 and 2022 offseasons in hopes of eventually securing him to a long-term contract. While that ultimately paid off in 2022, when they signed him to a three-year, $60 million deal, they are not expected to do the same thing this offseason, leaving the soon-to-be 29-year-old receiver free to test free agency.

Godwin was on pace to have one of his most productive seasons to date, but a broken ankle ended his 2024 campaign after just seven games. Godwin caught 50 passes for 576 yards and five touchdowns in seven 2024 starts. How Godwin responds to recovery from his torn ACL will weigh into how teams view him this free agent cycle, but he should still have a decent market given his age and productivity over the years. It’s possible his days with the Buccaneers could be nearing an end once free agency kicks off next month.