The New England Patriots will not be adding wide receiver Chris Godwin this offseason. Godwin is reportedly sticking with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, agreeing to a three-year, $66 million contract on Monday.

Is it Chris Godwin or bust for the Patriots? If they want to surround Drake Maye with more talent in their offensive huddle; if they want to infuse some professionalism into their receiver room; if they want to show their fanbase they are serious about putting a better product on the field in 2025 — Godwin needs to be their priority.

Godwin had been one of the Patriots’ top overall targets in free agency and their No. 1 receiver target. The 29-year-old leaves the Patriots with few options on the open market,