After losing receiver Mike Evans in the second quarter of Monday Night Football against the Ravens, the Buccaneers were dealt another terrible blow. Chris Godwin, who’s next on the depth chart, suffered what looked like a brutal leg injury late in the fourth quarter.
Following the game, a 41-31 loss for the Bucs, head coach Todd Bowles said that early indications suggest Godwin suffered a dislocated ankle, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN.
The full weight of Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith came down on Godwin’s lower left leg. The injury was gruesome enough that Joe Buck said the broadcast team informed him and Troy Aikman that they would not be showing a replay of the injury.
Godwin screamed when the injury occurred and it was immediately obvious that he could not get up and that he was in intense pain. Players from both teams prayed for Godwin and gathered around to show support as he was carted off the field. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Godwin was in an air cast.
All players gathered around Chris Godwin as he’s being attended to by the training staff and the cart awaits. Entire bench has cleared to be with him. I’m sick.
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) October 22, 2024
If it is a dislocated ankle for Godwin, it’s obviously the end of his season. It’s a contract year for Godwin, and it will truly be a shame if this was his last play as a Buccaneer.
We will update this post as more information becomes available.
