Buccaneers star Chris Godwin appeared to declare ‘back to work’ just moments after his 2024 season was ended by a dislocated ankle.
Tampa Bay’s star receiver was carted off in the final moments of Monday night’s loss against the Baltimore Ravens.
Godwin’s left leg could be seen facing the wrong direction after he was tackled to the turf at Raymond James Stadium.
His leg was placed in an air cast as he was taken off the field, with cameras capturing Godwin talking to a member of Bucs medical staff.
‘Back to work,’ he seemed to say and his comment drew praise from NFL fans, who hailed the 28-year-old’s resolve and attitude.
Bucs’ star wide receiver Chris Godwin was carted off the field with his left ankle in an air cast
Godwin was immediately in serious pain after suffering the injury with 53 seconds to go
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‘That’s just incredible strength and resilience,’ one said. ‘How could you not be inspired by this moment?’
Another added: ‘Wow. I have nothing but respect for this guy.’ A third branded Godwin’s response ‘one of the most incredible reactions at the time.
‘How can you not root and pray for this man?’ they added. Godwin is set to undergo surgery on his dislocated ankle this week.
The 28-year-old is expected to make a full recovery for the start of the 2025 season, by which time he will be a free agent.
Godwin was selected by the Bucs in the third round of the 2017 Draft and has played all of his eight NFL seasons in Tampa Bay.
His teammate and fellow wide receiver Mike Evans, meanwhile, is expected to be out with a hamstring injury until after Tampa Bay’s bye week in mid-November.
According to reports, Godwin is set to undergo surgery on his dislocated ankle this week
