Chris Godwin and Mike Evans were one of the most feared wide receiving duos in the NFL for years. However, number 13 will leave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which prompted his soon-to-be former teammate to send a grateful message.
Speaking to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Godwin said, “I can’t imagine talking to him on a different field and seeing him in a different jersey… he is my brother.“ Godwin and Evans go way back. However, all good things must end and with Evans departing, the big-time Super Bowl-winning duo will no longer torment opposing defenses.
Last season, both suffered serious injuries. Godwin with a fibula injury, and Evans a fractured clavicle. Hence, they didn’t spend much time together on the field last year. That is one of the main reasons of why the Bucs weren’t as explosive as they used to during the 2025 season.
Godwin and Evans were the perfect duo
Godwin and Evans were nearly unstoppable for years. The reason was that they covered every single area of the field. Godwin took the middle of the field and was great in the slot. Meanwhile, Evans went deep and outside the numbers. Both also had safe hands and made unbelievable catches.
While the Bucs have young studs like Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson, and Jalen McMillan, Evans will be sorely missed. Not only was he one of the best wideouts in the NFL, but he embodies what being a part of the Buccaneers is. He is a leader and a captain. Godwin words are a testament to that.
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Godwin will now become the captain of the Bucs
Evans was a captain, so next time the Bucs are on the field, it’s likely that it will be Godwin the one wearing the “C” on his chest. Also, Godwin will have to step up on the field, as Evans production was very high.
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