TAMPA, Fla. ― Chris Godwin still has a long road to recover from a devastating knee injury, but he may have an extra bounce in his step.
Unable to strike a long-term deal with their leading receiver, the Bucs on Tuesday nonetheless designated Godwin as their franchise player for the second year in a row.
The decision means Godwin is guaranteed to earn 120 percent of his 2021 salary ― a whopping $19.18 million ― this season. The Bucs plan to continue talks and hope to reach an agreement that would minimize the impact on the salary cap prior to the July 15 deadline.
