During the 2024 NFL season, many players suffered a variety of injuries that knocked them out for an extended period of time or the entire season.

Ryan Smith of PFF wrote about some of those players and which ones are going to be most exciting to see back on the field. While some names were expected, like Christian McCaffrey or Dak Prescott, but also making the cut was Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin.

Smith writes, "Godwin was off to a strong start in 2024, tallying 50 receptions for 576 yards and five touchdowns, before a dislocated ankle in Week 7 ended his season prematurely. Despite the injury, the Buccaneers reaffirmed their commitment to the veteran wideout, signing him to a three-year, $66 million extension ($44 million guaranteed) during free agency in March. . .Entering 2025, the Buccaneers boast one of the league's strongest receiving corps, featuring Godwin, future Hall of Famer Mike Evans, and first-round pick Emeka Egbuka, the dynamic rookie out of Ohio State."

The Bucs boast an arsenal of weapons as Smith points out.

For Baker Mayfield, Godwin's return is great news. Despite coming off a career year, expectations are even higher for Mayfield in the box score and in the win-loss column.