Godwin's Buccaneers Contract: Overpaid or Still Valuable?

0:00On March 30th, Bleacher reports Brad Gagnon ranked the most overpaid player on every NFL team, and for the Buccaneers, that spot goes to wide. Receiver Chris Godwin, he signed a three-year 66 million dollar extension in the 2025 offseason, but now it looks rough with a 33.7 million dollar cap hit in 2026, the highest among all wide receivers. Godwin just turned 30 and has not played double-digit games in back-to-back seasons, plus his production dropped big time when he did suit up last. Year. That massive cap number stands out especially, since teams like the Patriots, Bills, and Broncos were once linked as trade spots for receiver help. Those teams already made other moves to fix their depth, so a Godwin trade seems less likely now. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers lost Mike Evans, which ramps up the pressure to hold onto Godwin despite the money crunch. The deal is not a disaster financially, but it is far from perfect. Godwin still brings real value to Tampa Bay

1:02if he stays healthy and on the field, keeping their offense humming through the tough spots ahead. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.