Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed on Thursday that the team plans to activate wide receiver Chris Godwin from the physically unable to perform list ahead of the cut to 53 players next week and he's not the only player they plan to put on the active roster.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who prefers to be called "Bill," is officially making fantasy managers take notice after an 11-carry, 46-yard, performance in Week 2 of the preseason against the Cincinnati Bengals, showcasing vision, patience, and breakaway speed as seen on a 27-yard touchdown run.

WR Chris Godwin still isn’t expected to be back playing for at least another month or so after recovering from a dislocated ankle last season. However, Tampa Bay is reportedly taking a step toward Godwin’s return.

Emeka Egbuka has been turning heads this training camp and preseason, and the Bucs get ready for Week 1 in the coming weeks. The team is likely to use him right away, while Chris Godwin Jr. is nursing his ankle back from the injury he suffered in 2024, and now Jalen McMillan is placed on injured reserve.