After losing receiver Mike Evans in the second quarter. monday night football The Buccaneers suffered another terrible blow against the Ravens. Chris Godwin, next on the depth chart, suffered what appeared to be a severe foot injury late in the fourth quarter.
After the game, which the Bucs lost 41-31, head coach Todd Bowles said early signs suggested Godwin dislocated his ankle. According to ESPN's Jenna Lane.
Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith's entire weight went under Godwin's left foot. Joe Buck said the injury was so severe that the broadcast team informed him and Troy Aikman that replays of the injury would not be aired.
Godwin screamed when he was injured, was unable to stand up, and it was immediately apparent that he was in severe pain. Players from both teams gathered to pray for Godwin and cheer him on as he was carried off the field. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Godwin was aircast.
All the players are gathered around Chris Godwin, who is being cared for by the training staff, and carts are waiting. The whole bench agreed to be with him. i am sick.
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) October 22, 2024
If Godwin dislocates his ankle, it's clearly the end of his season. This is a contract year for Godwin, and it would be a real shame if this garbage-time tragedy was his last as a Buccaneer.
With only 41 seconds left in the game, the Ravens leading by 10 points, the Buccaneers had already attempted two onside kicks. Under this season's new onside kick rules, teams can only attempt onside kicks in the fourth quarter when they're behind…and only twice in total.
Godwin has 50 catches for 511 yards and five scores on 62 targets this season.
We will update this post as more information becomes available.
