Between Tom Brady’s retirement and subsequent return just 40 days later, the Buccaneers offseason has been somewhat of a rollercoaster. Among those in Tampa who have felt the effect of the “whirlwind” is wide receiver Chris Godwin, who finally settled upon a new long-term deal with the organization last week.
Godwin, a 2019 All-Pro and former third-round pick, revealed during a press conference Monday that Brady’s un-retirement actually helped to cement his own situation with the Bucs.
After Tampa placed him on the franchise tag for the second season in a row earlier this month, the 26-year-old receiver shared that he received a text message from Brady a few days later. Godwin explained that he received the message on Mar. 13 in a group chat with fellow wide receiver Mike Evans in which the the 44-year-old signal-caller said “Yo…just letting y’all know…I’m coming back and I’m excited for another year.’”
