The New England Patriots reportedly tried to target Chris Godwin in free agency, but the Pro Bowl wide receiver decided to stay with the Buccaneers.
Godwin reportedly turned down a lucrative offer to leave Tampa Bay and admitted he was “really close” to signing with the Patriots. Head coach Mike Vrabel didn’t go into details about his side’s pursuit of Godwin, but the 29-year-old opened up about his decision Tuesday.
“I think, what it boiled down to, honestly, was family and just staying true to who I am,” Chris Godwin told reporters, per Matt Matera of Pewter Report.