TAMPA — This is a very special Father’s Day for Chris Godwin. In January, the Bucs receiver and wife Mariah became first-time parents to son Ace. Nearly a year earlier, 10 days after the Bucs lost to the Lions in a division-round playoff game, Godwin’s father, Rod Christopher Godwin Sr., died of cancer.

Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is making an addition to his jersey in 2025 and beyond to pay respect to the most important man he knew.

Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin is making a different kind of change. He's adding "Jr." to his jersey, in honor of his father. "As a professional athlete, you are always recognized for the name on the front of your jersey,