WRs Chris Godwin and Julio Jones were not at practice, along with OT Donovan Smith. While Jones may simply be receiving a veteran day off, Godwin will likely miss at least one more week, opening the door for more Russell Gage opportunities.

Gage only ran 18 routes in Week 1, but Godwin was heavily involved in the rotation before suffering another injury. The pecking order behind Mike Evans is still up in the air, but the ceiling outcome is there for Gage against the Saints on Sunday, making him an interesting Flex play.

I asked Todd Bowles today if he had any injury concerns at receiver other than Chris Godwin, and he said he did not. Keep that in mind when reading Bucs’ injury report.

Related players: Mike Evans, Julio Jones, Russell Gage, Tom Brady

Godwin is of course dealing with a hamstring issue and doesn't seem likely to play. But now Jones is dealing with a knee issue and Gage a hamstring as well. Evans, we reported today, had his calf wrapped. This is a situation to watch heading into Week 2.

No WR Chris Godwin or LT Donovan Smith at practice today.

Related players: Mike Evans, Julio Jones, Russell Gage

The Bucs said Godwin's hamstring injury wasn't as serious as first thought, but the team never put a specific timetable on his return. Reports say he's likely going to be out for Week 2, but the good news he didn't reinjure his ACL. The Bucs will go with Evans, Jones and Gage as their top-three WRs for Week 2.

Chris Godwin suffered a hamstring strain during Sunday Night Football, but it would seem that his reconstructed knee came out of the game fine.

Related Players: Mike Evans, Julio Jones, Russell Gage

Those willing to play Godwin in Week 1 were stuck with a 3-35-0 line while both teammates Mike Evans and Julio Jones had at least 69 yards, with the former finding the end zone. The Buccaneers were able to cruise to a win on SNF as the Cowboys only scored three points, but matchups in the next few weeks —namely, the Packers in Week 3 and Chiefs in Week 4— could provide some firepower for the ancillary pieces of Godwin is still sidelined.

Chris Godwin, on the In the Moment podcast with David Greene was asked if he would play Week 1. "I don't think any of us know that yet. There's stuff that circulates and half the time I'm like, 'I have no idea where people get this from."

Related players: Russell Gage, Julio Jones, Breshad Perriman, Scott Miller

Stroud tweeted a few posts on the Godwin interview. Godwin said it would come down to feel, but also added while he wants to be there the whole season, he knows it's most important to be there at the end of the season and playoffs. It sounds like Godwin wants to be smart about coming back and make sure it's the right time. If he doesn't go, Gage, Jones, Perriman and Miller should get snaps behind Mike Evans.

The Buccaneers are hopeful and feeling good about the Week 1 availability for WR Russell Gage (hamstring) and RB Giovani Bernard (ankle).

"Bowles said Bernard has been 'moving around well' — with the hope that the team will have him available for the regular-season opener," wrote Crane. Bernard is recovering from an ankle injury suffered in the first preseason game against the Dolphins. He is currently RB101 in Underdog drafts.

As for Gage, he was able to practice a couple of days this week and said he feels good. His hamstring injury came during joint practices with the Dolphins. Gage is currently being drafted on Underdog as WR60, as he, presumably, has Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Julio Jones all ahead of him.

Jenna Laine (@JennaLaineESPN) also confirmed the injury, saying that he "pulled up during one-on-ones and is grabbing his leg." There are no further updates at the time.

Related Players: Julio Jones

Russell Gage has had some knocks against his fantasy value in the last couple of weeks, most notably the signing of free agent Julio Jones. Gage was at least walking off the field, so one would assume this isn't a long-term injury, but we'll have to wait and see. If he misses some time, and should Chris Godwin also miss time to begin the season, Jones may be in for WR2 treatment.

This was Godwin's first practice since his ACL tear.

Related Players: Mike Evans, Julio Jones, Russell Gage

If Godwin is truly ready to go by Week 1, we have a bonafide wide receiver logjam in Tampa Bay, which will be a great problem to have for Tom Brady. There for a brief moment, it was looking like Russell Gage was going to operate as the team's WR2 for at least a small portion of the 2022 season, but with the return of Godwin and the addition of Julio Jones, he may be relegated back to a rotational role.

Seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones is signing a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per source.

Related players: Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Russell Gage

The soon-to-be 45-year Tom Brady now will have a chance to throw to the 33-year-old Jones, Schefter pointed out. The Bucs do throw a lot but there will be a lot of mouths to feed in this offense. It could be insurance for Godwin returning to the lineup from injury as well. The biggest hit could come to Gage's targets and value, and, Jones, himself, may not see a ton of balls like potential owners were hoping for. Still, there is definitely some value for Jones and his owners.

Seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones is signing a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Related Players: Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Russell Gage

John Paulsen's take: Jones is yet another weapon for Tom Brady and provides some insurance in case Chris Godwin is not available at the start of the season. Godwin is apparently cleared for the start of camp, so he's seemingly on track to play Week 1, but given the timeframe of his ACL tear, that's a really quick recovery. As long as Jones is healthy, he'll have a chance to play in three-WR sets with Mike Evans and Godwin, but it's possible that Russell Gage beats out the 33-year-old Jones for the WR3 job if Jones' production has truly declined. If Godwin is out to start the season, Gage will likely fill the slot since nearly half of his targets came on slot routes last season. Jones's arrival puts a small dent in Evans' and Gage's value.