Chris Godwin

Seven players who have been franchised tagged, including Bears receiver Allen Robinson and Bucs receiver Chris Godwin, have until 4 p.m. ET on Thursday to come to terms on multi-year deals.

The seven franchise-tagged players who haven't signed long-term deals have until next Thursday to get a multi-year contract done. Otherwise, they'll play 2021 on the one-year tender. Allen Robinson and Chris Godwin don't appear close.

Tampa Bay returns all 22 starters from its Super Bowl-winning season, but Marc Ross says a different team currently boasts the most complete group in the NFL. Check out the top five rosters entering the 2021 season.

Tampa Bay WR Chris Godwin is thrilled that the Buccaneers have all their starters back, but realizes there is still much work to be done ahead of the 2021 season. 

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks unveils his ranking of the NFL's top five pass-catching tandems in the wake of the Julio Jones trade. Plus, why the confidence of one key Cowboys player is justified and a look at how the Vikings could bounce back on defense. 

Maurice Jones-Drew examines who'll get the most touches in eight of the most crowded position groups across the league, including the Cowboys' talented wide receiver corps.

Nick Shook ranks the top 10 pass catchers of the 2020 season using Next Gen Stats. Davante Adams predictably makes the list, but he's not the top Packer. Yep, No. 1 is sure to surprise ...

The Falcons look unstoppable -- provided they keep Julio Jones. Can Sam Darnold elevate the Panthers' offense? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every team in the NFC South.

Poring over all 32 NFL teams, Adam Rank identifies one player to root for on each roster in 2021. Why does Dak Prescott have his support? Which rookies made the list?

Talent or team fit? It's a question NFL teams and fans debate every year. In a draft loaded with top quarterbacks, the answer could ultimately determine the fates of several teams over the next decade.

After three months of firings and hirings, cuts and signings, Marc Sessler breaks down the NFC hierarchy heading into the 2021 NFL Draft. Did anyone gain ground on the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Which teams are a work in progress?

Anthony Holzman-Escareno projects long-term extensions for each tagged player currently without one. What could Allen Robinson expect to be paid by the Bears? How much is Chris Godwin worth to the Bucs?

NFL free agency is off and running, with a flurry of activity to open up the new league year. So far, which teams have made the biggest moves -- and non-moves? Marc Sessler provides his unique analysis.

The 49ers are bringing veteran QB Joe Flacco in for a visit. Plus, other moves we're monitoring around the NFL on Thursday.

The Patriots and Buccaneers were both active on Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering period but took very different approaches. Gregg Rosenthal identifies their paths along with the biggest takeaways from Monday's moves.

The deadline for NFL teams to place the franchise or transition tags on prospective free agents has come and gone, and clubs around the league had some decisions to make.

Chris Godwin isn't seeing free agency this year. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on the Pro Bowl receiver.

Who are the top wideouts set to hit free agency? Which WR draft prospects should teams have eyes on? James Jones identifies his top 10 wide receivers worth pursuing this offseason.

Will Jameis Winston find a better place to play QB than with the Saints? Should Allen Robinson return to the Bears? Gil Brandt lists three 2021 free agents who should stay put and three who need new teams.

Gregg Rosenthal has scoured the market to formulate NFL.com's Top 101 Free Agents of 2021. Who are the best players available in this year's class?

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks reveals the one decision Russell Wilson must make at this stage of his career and prioritizes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' long list of free agents. 

Impending free-agent WR Chris Godwin told MJ Acosta on Thursday that he would play on the franchise tag in 2021 if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers applied it. 

Chris Godwin is a Super Bowl champion, a title all football players chase and few achieve. But he's also a Super Bowl-champion free agent, and he's in line to get paid. Will the WR stay in Tampa Bay for less?

Which NFL players are in line to receive the franchise tag before the March 9 deadline? Gregg Rosenthal spotlights the no-brainers, as well as the more debatable candidates, across the league.

After winning Super Bowl LV, the next task for Tampa Bay Buccaneers brass is to retain much of the talent that helped lift a Lombardi Trophy to make a run at a repeat.

NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund explains why 2021 franchise tag may be a good thing for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport discusses three players not expected to reach contract extensions before deadline.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports on the contract situations of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin and Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson.

NFL Network's MJ Acosta-Ruiz, James Palmer, James Jones and DeAngelo Hall discuss where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can improve in 2021.

Marcas Grant reveals his top 5 fantasy players are going to bounce back in 2021. Find out which two players on new teams Grant says could lead you to a fantasy championship next season.

NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala highlights her top five WR duos for 2021.

The "Good Morning Football" crew predicts the most dependable pass catchers of the 2021 season.

The "Good Morning Football" crew predicts the most dominant duos for 2021 season.

NFC South Roster Reset: NFL Network's James Palmer breaks down the biggest offseason changes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Marcas Grant reveals his top 5 bounce-back candidates for the 2021 fantasy football season.

NFL Network's David Carr and Marc Ross discuss how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense will be different in 2021.

NFL Network's Willie McGinest shares why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won't regret giving the franchise tag to wide receiver Chris Godwin.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo shares that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to franchise tag wide receiver Chris Godwin.

PFF's George Chahrouri reveals Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin is NFL's highest-graded slot WR since 2019.

NFL Network's David Carr and Willie McGinest highlight two dream free-agent additions for Indianapolis Colts this offseason.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses which free agent WR could make the biggest impact on a new team.

NFL Network's DeAngelo Hall shares why Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin should sign elsewhere in 2021.

Watch this week-by-week look at how QB Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went from long shots to Super Bowl LV champions.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin joins "NFL Total Access" for an interview.

The 'NFL Total Access' crew breaks down deam trades and signings for the NFC South.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche and Brian Billick highlight two wide receivers the Green Bay Packers should try to pair with wide receiver Davante Adams.

NFL Network's Willie McGinest puts together dream trade packages for New England Patriots.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport shares three players who could get franchise tag after window opens Tuesday

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses players they'd like teams to franchise tag.

Which Tampa Bay Buccaneers free agents are most likely to leave this offseason? NFL Network's James Palmer weighs in.