Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is expected to miss time with a hamstring strain sustained in Sunday’s win over the Dallas Cowboys, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports. Godwin could be sidelined “a few weeks,” according to the report. Godwin, who spent the offseason recovering from an ACL injury, injured his hamstring in the first half of Sunday’s game and didn’t return after halftime. He appeared to sustain the injury to the same right leg that required ACL surgery. Godwin was… Source link
Read More »Chris Godwin practices after ACL injury, Tom Brady gets excused absence
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin took a major step Friday in his return from an ACL injury. Godwin, who tore his ACL in Week 15 last season, took part in his first practice with the team. The move signals Godwin has made immense progress since his ACL tear. There were hints that was the case at the start of camp, when Godwin avoided the physically unable to perform list. While that was encouraging, it was hard to buy into Godwin’s quick recovery until he got on the field. Godwin… Source link
Read More »Tom Brady on Chris Godwin hit: ‘Should not be allowed’
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady wasn’t a fan of the hit that resulted in Chris Godwin‘s injury. Godwin will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL during Sunday’s loss against the New Orleans Saints. Godwin was injured on a brutal hit in which the defender’s helmet made direct contact with Godwin’s knee. Godwin left the contest and was unable to return. The next day, it was revealed Godwin tore his ACL. Brady expressed frustration with the play on his “Let’s Go” podcast,… Source link
Read More »Godwin, Fournette make amazing plays to score Bucs TD
One of the reasons the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were attractive to Tom Brady is he was going to have plenty of help. In the NFC championship game, that was easy to see. In the second quarter, after the Green Bay Packers had tied the game 7-7, two straight great plays helped Tampa Bay take back the lead. On a third-and-9, Brady threw a desperation heave that hung up in the air for a long time. Because it was third down, it was worth taking a risky throw downfield. Packers safety Darnell Savage had… Source link
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