Buccaneers' GM reveals that this NFL team 'kept writing blank checks' to sign Chris Godwin in free agency

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Bucs GM Jason Licht: Chris Godwin turned down a team that was "writing him blank checks"
Licht called Godwin "a man of character" for staying in Tampa Bay and helping the team keep its roster together under the salary cap.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rapoport: Chris Godwin stays with Bucs on three-year, $66M contract 'Free Agency Frenzy'
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reporting wide receiver Chris Godwin stays with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on three-year, $66M contract.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
We now know who wrote Chris Godwin a 'blank check' to leave Tampa Bay
We now know who wrote Chris Godwin a 'blank check' to leave Tampa Bay and he turned it down in the end.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
NFL free agency grades: Chris Godwin, Justin Reid among best early signings
A lot of top NFL free agents came off the board in the early stages of free agency. Which signings were the best of the bunch?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Buccaneers re-signing Chris Godwin: Star WR back in Tampa Bay on three-year deal worth up to $72 million
Godwin reportedly took less money to remain with the team who drafted himCBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
Bucs credited with one of the best signings of free agency
Chris Godwin returning to the Bucs seen as smart signing by The 33rd Team as they evaluate the offseason.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Free agency signings have changed draft needs for these NFL teams
Several teams have altered their biggest 2025 NFL Draft needs with free agency moves. Here are a few standout impact changes.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
2025 NFL free agency: Jaguars GM says any more veteran signings 'could be just standing in the way' of rookies
Jacksonville didn't shop at the top of the market in free agency this offseasonCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
NFL free agency: Browns sign WR DeAndre Carter to one-year deal
The Browns are looking to upgrade their special teams, signing returner DeAndre Carter in NFL free agencyYahoo Sports - 5d -
NFL free agency tracker 2025: Signings, trades, roster moves for all 32 teams
A look at who each team has added as the 2025 NFL free agency period gets under wayYahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Jaguars only team in NFL to accomplish this in free agency
Two weeks into free agency, the Jaguars are the only NFL team to accomplish this feat.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
WR Chris Godwin reportedly returns to the Buccaneers on a 3-year, $66 million deal
Godwin reportedly opted to leave money on the table to stay in Tampa Bay.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Free agency in review: Additions, subtractions and the current state of all 32 teams
Following the first week of free agency, we're taking inventory on every NFL team and whom they've signed.ESPN - 5d -
2025 NFL free agency live tracker: Full list of team-by-team signings and trades from the first week of moves
All the free agency deals and other moves around the leagueCBS Sports - 1h -
NFL free agency: Which teams missed out on signing Cooper Kupp?
Were the Jacksonville Jaguars in the mix to land WR Cooper Kupp? Which teams missed out on signing the wide receiver?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
2025 NFL WR market: Top free agents, best team fits, projected deals for Chris Godwin, Stefon Diggs, others
A preview of the five best wide receivers projected to be available in MarchCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
NFL free agency: Talanoa Hufanga named among worst signings
The 33rd Team has Talanoa Hufanga's deal with the Broncos ranked among the worst moves in free agency.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The best signings and most puzzling decisions of the NFL free agency period so far
The NFL's free-agent signing period is officially underway. Which teams have made the best and worst decisions so far?NBC News - Mar. 13 -
2025 NFL free agency: Biggest need remaining for every team after first wave of free-agent signings
The NFL Draft is the next opportunity for teams to truly upgrade the rosterCBS Sports - Mar. 17 -
NFL free agency: Browns sign OL Teven Jenkins
The Browns have added another guard to an already crowded room, signing Teven Jenkins in NFL free agencyYahoo Sports - 4d -
Browns: Jameis Winston signs with Giants in NFL free agency
After one season with the Browns, Jameis Winston is off to the Big Apple after signing with the Giants in NFL Free AgencyYahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NFL free agency grades: Team-by-team marks as Vikings address major needs, retooling 49ers fail
Grading each team through the first two weeks of NFL free agencyCBS Sports - 4d -
NFL free agency: Former Browns S D'Anthony Bell signs with Seahawks
Leaving the Browns in NFL Free Agency, D'Anthony Bell is off to the Seattle SeahawksYahoo Sports - 4d -
Amari Cooper leads group of the best five available NFL free agents
We are a week into NFL free agency and these five players are the best available. Will your favorite team sign any of them?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Rams lead the NFL in this free agency spending stat for 2025 (so far)
No team in the NFL is paying its 2025 free-agent signings more per year than the Rams, who also rank 8th in total spendingYahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
NFL analyst says Commanders' most improved team after free agency
Are the Commanders the most improved NFL team after two weeks of free agency? One analyst believes so.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Jets star says Aaron Rodgers might lead the NFL in every stat if he signs with this team in 2025 free agency
Sauce Gardner thinks his former QB should sign with this NFC teamCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
2025 NFL Draft takeaways from free agency: How Patriots' signings, other Day 1 moves impact draft decisions
Teams will continue filling potential draft needs in free agency this weekCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
To Free Hit or not in gameweek 29? FPL tips & team of week
With four teams blanking in Fantasy Premier League this week, it might be time to use your Free Hit chip, writes Thomas Woods.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
NFL free agency: Browns starter Bailey Zappe signs with Chiefs
After starting one game for the Browns in 2024, Bailey Zappe is heading back to the Chiefs in NFL free agencyYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
NFL free agency: Browns long snapper Charley Hughlett signs with Eagles
After 11 seasons with the Browns, long snapper Charley Hughlett is heading to the Eagles in NFL free agencyYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Browns: Grading the Maliek Collins signing in NFL free agency
The Browns landed Maliek Collins in NFL free agency, but what grade do they deserve for the deal?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Colts NFL free agency: What grades did Indianapolis get for their signings?
What grades did NFL analysts give the Indianapolis Colts for their free agent signings?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
NFL free agency: Browns ink deal with LB Jerome Baker
The Browns have signed a hometown kid in NFL Free Agency, inking a deal with Jerome BakerYahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 Post-Free Agency NFL Mock Draft
With free agency winding down, let's go through the first round of the NFL draft and see how teams might fill any needs they still have.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
John Lynch addresses 49ers' lopsided offseason full of free agency losses
San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch insists team has a plan during slow free agency.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Ex-Falcons wide receiver signs with Chicago Bears in free agency
Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus has signed with the Chicago Bears in NFL free agencyYahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Vikings GM set to speak to the media on Tuesday after major wave of roster movea
Vikings GM set to speak to the media on Tuesday following free agency where the team made some critical moves.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
NFL free agency primer: Sam Darnold to Seattle? Aaron Rodgers heading to Minnesota?
Sam Darnold and Aaron Rodgers are the two top quarterbacks available in free agency, but there are plenty of other top players that could be signing with new teams this week.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9
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