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For much of the lead-up to free agency, the focus in Tampa Bay was on whether or not the Buccaneers could retain wide receiver Chris Godwin. Now that he's back, the storyline turns to his eventual return to the field following a season-ending ankle injury.

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha scans all the action from the 2025 NFL offseason and identifies the top 10 moves thus far. Which teams have made the best decisions over the past few months?

With the opening wave of free agency in the rearview mirror, Kevin Patra spotlights the best and riskiest moves so far on the open market. On which side of the ledger does the Broncos' signing of Dre Greenlaw fall?

The opening wave of free agency was indeed frenzied, providing significant splashes while revealing team-building strategies across the league. Marc Ross, our resident front office guru, spotlights the moves that caught his eye.

After signing a three-year, $66 million contract to stay in Tampa Bay, Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin says he was "really close" to leaving the organization during free agency. 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are re-signing wide receiver Chris Godwin to a three-year, $66 million contract and adding pass rusher Haason Reddick on a one-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday.

Could Khalil Mack return to the NFC North in free agency? Which AFC team could use Justin Fields' services? Nick Shook provides one team fit for 10 notable free agents.

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With NFL free agency fast approaching, Judy Battista spotlights notable candidates for the franchise tag before the 2025 deadline. Will the Vikings keep QB Sam Darnold or let him test the market and turn the reins over to J.J. McCarthy? 

Would Tee Higgins be best served remaining in Cincinnati? Is it time for Jevon Holland to take his talents away from South Beach? Adam Rank spotlights five impending free agents who should stay put and five who should hit the open market.

Upon review, the NFL determined Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith performed a hip-drop tackle on Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin in Monday night's game in Tampa and has fined the linebacker approximately $16,000.

With Chris Godwin out for the season and Mike Evans expected to miss at least four weeks, Baker Mayfield's WR corps is now led by Sterling Shepard, Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer and undrafted second-year player Ryan Miller.

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The NFL is examining Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith's tackle on Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin to see if it meets the criteria of a hip-drop tackle, which was banned in the offseason, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said postgame that the initial fear is wide receiver Chris Godwin suffered an ankle dislocation in the team's 41-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night.

Are Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase about to go off for the Bengals? What should we expect from Colts QB Anthony Richardson? Michelle Magdziuk and Matt Okada predict whether 11 noteworthy players will go higher or lower than their Week 3 fantasy projections.

Should fantasy managers be patient with George Pickens after his relatively quiet first two weeks? Check out all of Michael F. Florio's WR starts and sits for Week 3 of the NFL fantasy football season.

Which NFL standouts are heading into a contract season? Gregg Rosenthal provides a way-too-early look at the top 50 free agents for 2025. While these rankings will look completely different by next March, they currently include a whopping 10 wide receivers.

Will Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson help tight end Kyle Pitts unlock more of his fantasy potential in 2024? Michael Florio examines the fantasy football impact of 13 new play-callers heading into the NFL season.

The NFL preseason begins in earnest this week, with 16 games over four days. So, what are the most intriguing position battles? Which rookies can't be missed? Eric Edholm identifies one thing to watch for on each of the 32 teams.

Will the Steelers' George Pickens take another leap following Pittsburgh's offseason changes at QB? Michael Florio identifies the top 10 fantasy values at the receiver position heading into the 2024 NFL season.

Wide receiver Chris Godwin joins 'Free Agency Frenzy' following his new contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reporting wide receiver Chris Godwin stays with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on three-year, $66M contract.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero describes the situation between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin as ongoing and requiring an extension on the negotiation period timeframe until when Godwin can become a free agent on March 12.

Upcoming free agents who should stay or go in 2025 on 'The Insiders'.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero says Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin suffered dislocated ankle, to have MRI.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin juggles a slant reception for a 15-yard catch-and-run gain against the Baltimore Ravens.

In an interview on "The Insiders", Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin talks about his burgeoning connection with quarterback Baker Mayfield amid the team's 4-2 start to the 2024 NFL regular season.

Check out every teams' best play from Week 6 of the 2024 NFL Season.

"GMFB" awards Week 6 game balls.

Watch the best plays from Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin's 2-touchdown game vs. the New Orleans Saints in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin bounces off defenders' tackles on a 55-yard touchdown.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield connects with wide receiver Chris Godwin for a touchdown on Bucs' opening drive.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield's 16-yard dart to Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin gets the Bucs to the doorstep of the end zone.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin hauls in a fast pass over the middle of the field from quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin comes in motion, catches a short pass and breaks a tackle on his way to a 28-yard gain.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin makes a after catching a screen pass for the first down

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin catches a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Baker Mayfield against the Denver Broncos.

Watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin's best plays from his 117-yard game during Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield finds wide receiver Chris Godwin wide open down sideline for 41-yard TD.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield somehow escapes a chaotic pocket for 11-yard sling to wide receiver Chris Godwin.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin plucks 18-yard Baker Mayfield pass out of air.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin takes quarterback Baker Mayfield's quick screen pass for a 24-yard pickup on a 3rd-and-long.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield fires his second touchdown strike to wide receiver Chris Godwin and extends the Bucs lead vs. the Commanders to 22-7.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield completes a 9-yard pass to wide receiver Chris Godwin.

Watch a countdown of the 10 best highlight plays made by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2023 NFL season.