Although his deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came together in the end, there was a point when Chris Godwin believed he would be suiting up for a different team next season.

Former Penn State wide receiver Chris Godwin re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the first day of the NFL's "open negotiation period," but it was not because the Bucs were the highest bidder for Godwin's services.

The New England Patriots made a strong push to sign free agent wide receiver Chris Godwin, who turned down a lot of money to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.