Report: Bucs' Godwin ruled out Week 4 with hamstring injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin's return to the lineup was brief, as he will not be suiting up in Week 4. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin ruled out Week 4 with hamstring injury

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 9/30/20

While Chris Godwin returned to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lineup for Week 3 against the Denver Broncos after suffering a concussion, it appears Tom Brady's top target will be out once more.

Godwin has been diagnosed with a mild hamstring pull and will not play Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He could also be ruled out for Week 5 against the Chicago Bears, which is a Thursday night game.

#Bucs productive WR Chris Godwin had his MRI yesterday, and the test confirmed a mild hamstring pull, source said. He’s out this week, and based on the schedule, potentially next Thursday vs the #Bears. But shouldn’t be much more after that.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 30, 2020

Tampa Bay is hoping Godwin can return for a huge matchup against the Green Bay Packers in Week 6, but there are no guarantees.

The 24-year-old suffered the injury in the third quarter of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos. He finished the game with five receptions for 64 yards and one touchdown.

In total, Godwin has seen 11 receptions for 143 yards and one touchdown this season.

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