Buccaneers' Todd Bowles gives new update on star players

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles gave an important update on the status of two star players ahead of the showdown with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Sep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have dealt with their fair share of injuries to start the 2025 season. Actually, they've dealt with more than a fair share.

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Godwin's situation should be taken with caution, given how gruesome his injury was, but it seems like things have healed up fairly well and rehab has gone well enough that we could possibly see him this weekend, considering he was a full participant at practice on Wednesday.

Wirfs, who played through his injury to end the 2024 season, might be more of a question mark since he's had surgery closer to the season. However, Bowles did mention they are working him towards getting back to game shape with an emphasis that it will be more of a game-time decision if he does end up playing.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have dealt with their fair share of injuries to start the 2025 season. Actually, they've dealt with more than a fair share.

Todd Bowles opens up about his stars' return

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Godwin's situation should be taken with caution, given how gruesome his injury was, but it seems like things have healed up fairly well and rehab has gone well enough that we could possibly see him this weekend, considering he was a full participant at practice on Wednesday.

Wirfs, who played through his injury to end the 2024 season, might be more of a question mark since he's had surgery closer to the season. However, Bowles did mention they are working him towards getting back to game shape with an emphasis that it will be more of a game-time decision if he does end up playing.

"He did some things today, as well. We've got to ramp him up a little more, and I think both of them will be end-of-the-week evaluations."

Godwin and Wirfs are integral parts of how successful the Buccaneers are, and can be. They have been fortunate to get to 3-0 in their absence, but a return from either or both would go a long way in feeling more confident that Tampa Bay can come away with a victory against the Eagles, considering the shuffling of the OL over the first three contests and Mike Evans now out for a few weeks with a hamstring injury.

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