The Facts: Godwin is a looming free agent for the Buccaneers. According to Time staffer Rick Stroud, "One way or another Godwin will remain with the Bucs in 2021. I just don’t see any way he leaves."
Diehards Line:Stroud is not alone. USA Today's BucsWire beat writer Luke Easterling and The Athletic's Greg Auman concur. ESPN.com's Jenna Laine, noting the team faces tough realities when keeping the core together this season, reports that Godwin is anticipating a possible franchise tag. Remember, in addition to Godwin, DE Shaq Barrett, LB Lavonte David, TE Rob Gronkowski, WR Antonio Brown, RB Leonard Fournette and DT Ndamukong Suh are also pending free agents. ... We'll be watching for more.