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Bucs WR Chris Godwin has been cleared to begin training camp despite undergoing knee surgery Jan. 3 for a torn ACL.

It's great news for owners as Godwin at least won't start camp on the PUP list, according to the tweet. His Week 1 status might not be locked in yet, but he's certainly on the right track. The Bucs also just signed Julio Jones, which could be for insurance if Godwin isn't ready. With Mike Evans and Russell Gage also in the fold, there will be a lot of mouths to feed in Tampa.

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.

Tampa Bay made it official, signing the former Vikings and Giants tight end to a one-year deal. Heading into his 12th NFL season at the ripe age of 33, Kyle Rudolph will have an uphill battle to be a focal point of an offense for the first time since 2018.

Related Players: Cameron Brate, Cade Otton

Between the loss of Rob Gronkowski and O.J. Howard, the team was in a spot to replace over 1,000 snaps at the position heading into the season, so the signing of a veteran comes as no surprise. With Rudolph as more of an in-line blocker —particularly at this point in his career— Cameron Brate should still have plenty of the pass-catching role in 2022.

Raheem Mostert himself has reported that he has been cleared from his knee injury that kept him out of 99% of the 2021 season.

Related Players: Chase Edmonds, Sony Michel

Mostert is an explosive threat with the ball in his hands but has a long, checkered history with injuries and is heading into his year-30 season. The Chase Edmonds lead-back role is not threatened by the news of Mostert's healthy diagnosis, though this does open the door for late-round consideration if the former 49er is truly ready to go. He has familiarity with new head coach Mike McDaniel and could be in store for some spike weeks, even if he is relegated to a lesser role with Edmonds in town.

The New Orleans Saints are signing WR Jarvis Landry.

Related Players: Marquez Callaway, Deonte Harris, Tre'Quan Smith, Chris Olave

Landry automatically slots inside with rookie WR Chris Olave opposite Michael Thomas in 3WR sets. Landry may not be the most dynamic WR but he is another trusted wideout that has the most recent NFL experience-talent combo on the Saints roster since Thomas sat out 2021.

Buccaneers QB coach Clyde Christensen told reporters that QB Kyle Trask is the developmental quarterback, making Blaine Gabbert the backup to Tom Brady. "It's more of a learning curve," said Christensen. "I don't see him competing with Gabbert this year."

At this point, Trask appears to be clinging to fantasy value in dynasty formats, especially if Gabbert stays with Tampa Bay as long as Tom Brady is around.

The Miami Dolphins and RB Sony Michel have agreed to a one-year, $2.1 million deal.

Related Players: Chase Edmonds, Salvon Ahmed, Myles Gaskin

Miami is Baltimore south with the stable of running backs on the roster. Michel should be on the roster bubble with Edmonds signing during the offseason and Gaskin still hanging around.

The Cleveland Browns have traded for QB Deshaun Watson and are giving him a new five-year deal.

Related Player: Baker Mayfield

Watson still faces punishment from the NFL as his legal troubles are not over. Watson has not played since 2020. Mayfield now stands to be traded to one of the team in dire need of a quarterback that would prefer to not start a rookie or sign any of the current free agents.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and WR Chris Godwin agreed to a three-year deal, taking him off the franchise tag.

Godwin is set to be the team's WR1/2 alongside Mike Evans once he is healthy.