has been one of the most productive wide receivers over the last three years, and the standout is set to become a free agent for the first time in his career.Godwin has averaged 81.9 receiving yards
Harrison Hand Jersey per game since the start of the 2019 season, fourth in the . His 53 catches of 20-plus yards since the start of 2019 are third in the league and his 1,443 yards after the catch are fourth in the NFL. One of the best slot receivers in the game, Godwin has 152 catches (fifth in NFL), 2,082 yards (fourth), and 11 touchdowns (tied for eighth) from the slot for the last three years -- despite mi sing nine games with injuries.Playing under the franchise tag in 2021, Godwin lived up to his $15,983,000 salary. Godwin finished with 98 catches for 1,103 yards and five touchdowns in just 14 games, his second 1,000-yard season in three years. Godwin's seven receptions per game in 2021 were third in the NFL and 78.8 receiving yards per game were seventh in the league.Injuries have caused Godwin to mi s games, but he will easily be one of the top wideouts available if he hits the open market. Tampa Bay would prefer to keep Godwin in the fold, even if the ACL injury that ended his 2021 season prematurely affects the start of his 2022 season. Everything you need to know regarding Godwin's free agency is available here. From projected landing spots to a market value, CBS Sports has all the news and updates. Godwin will be one of the most intriguing players on the market this month.: The Jaguars desperately need a playmaking receiver as heads into his second season and they have the cap space ($56,822,427) to overpay for a wideout. Godwin should be on their radar as a top pa s-catching option for Lawrence and a reliable option in the slot. He would instantly make the
Ron Yary Jersey Jaguars better.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: After , who does Tampa Bay have at wide receiver? The fiasco left the Buccaneers in a major hole, leaving , Scotty Miller, , and as the top options. The Buccaneers need Godwin back, no matter who is the quarterback in 2022.: Getting a No. 2 wide receiver is vital toward Kansas City returning to the , putting in excellent position to win his second Super Bowl title in four years. The Chiefs also need to focus on their pa s rush and secondary in free agency, so Godwin may not be the top priority with $11,188,535 in available cap space. Godwin could interchange with Tyreek Hill on the outside and in the slot, giving the Chiefs an embarra sment of riches at pa s catcher for Mahomes.: A good way to convince to stay in Green Bay would be to give him a playmaker in the slot to pair with (a suming they can keep Adams). Godwin would be a perfect fit for a team that has won 13-plus games and had one of the top offenses in each of the last three years. If the
Greg Joseph Jersey Packers can't get a deal done with Adams, they'll have to upgrade at wide receiver with and also being free agents. Signing Godwin is a long shot, but the Packers have a shot if they can get creative with the salary cap.: The Eagles need a No. 2 wide receiver in the worst way, specifically in the slot. Philadelphia has a No. 1 in and a rising star at tight end in , but not much else in the pa s catching department outside of . If the Eagles are committed to for 2022, they need to give him more help at wide receiver. Godwin in the slot would be a natural fit.: The Patriots' top wide receivers last season were and as free agent signing had a subpar first year with the team. New England needs to get a No. 1 wide receiver, a player who can catch the ball and is a reliable target in the middle of the field. The Patriots have $8,329,412 available in cap space, and can clear enough room to make a play for Godwin.: Whether Indianapolis decides to keep for 2022 or not, the Colts need help at wide receiver outside of . was the team's second-leading receiver with only 384 yards, so a ma sive upgrade is needed. With $35,847,327 in available cap space, the Colts can throw a lot of money Godwin's way. They should be a player for his services. at five years and $90,979,940, an average annual value of $18,195,988. Based on players who received similar deals around Godwin's age, received a four-year, $80.1 million deal while received a three-year, $54 million deal. also earned a five-year, $100 million
Andrew Booth Jr. Jersey deal and received a four-year, $64.2 million deal.Godwin would be the sixth-highest paid wide receiver in the NFL if he received that amount. He has the 11th-most catches (249), ninth-most yards (3,276), and tied for 13th-most touchdowns (21) since the start of the 2019 season -- despite mi sing nine games. The value appears to fit what the player is worth. If Godwin could stay healthy, the deal could provide immense value in a few years.If Godwin does hit the free agent market, the Colts and Jaguars should be major players to sign the 26-year-old wide receiver. Hard to see Tampa Bay letting Godwin walk without a fight, especially since his value may have taken a hit with his ACL injury. The Buccaneers find a way to keep Godwin on a team-friendly deal that pays Godwin a lot of money up front. If Godwin does leave, it's due to the quarterback situation in Tampa Bay.Buccaneers expected to tag Godwin prior to franchise tag deadlineMarch 7: The Buccaneers haven't reached a long-term deal with Godwin, so they're expected to franchise tag him prior to the deadline this week, . Tampa Bay has until July to reach a long-term deal with Godwin, who is scheduled to make $19,127,000 in 2022 -- and avoiding free agency. Buccaneers would like to reach
Chazz Surratt Jersey long-term deal with GodwinFebruary 25: The Buccaneers feel , per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Of course, if the Buccaneers reach a long-term deal with Godwin, they can then use their franchise tag on a different player for the 2022 season -- which could be used on cornerback .
