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Former Penn State star wide receiver Chris Godwin was in the midst of a career year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But Godwin suffered what appeared to be a serious injury against the Baltimore Ravens. Godwin was tackled after a reception late in the fourth quarter in Tampa Bay’s 41-31 loss to the Ravens on Monday night.
Godwin stayed down following the tackle with apparent left leg injury. ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast opted not to show a replay of the reception and ensuing tackle. Godwin was carted off the field at Raymond James Stadium while quarterback Baker Mayfield and teammates took a knee in silence around him.
Godwin, in his eighth year with the Bucs, was putting together a stellar season. In seven games counting Monday night, the former Penn State standout hauled in a league-leading 50 receptions for 576 receiving yards, the second-most yards in the NFL behind only Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase. Godwin, after dominating in 2016 and helping Penn State to a Big Ten championship, was a third-round selection in the 2017 NFL draft by the Bucs.
This season is Godwin’s last under contract with Tampa Bay after inking a three-year, $60 million deal with the franchise ahead of the 2022 campaign. Update: Bucs coach Todd Bowles said postgame that the team believes Godwin suffered a dislocated ankle, which would keep him off the field indefinitely . Stories by Johnny McGonigal Kevin Winston Jr.
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