Bucs have a decision to make on defensive lineman Desmond Watson

Buccaneers face a tough choice regarding defensive lineman Desmond Watson The Buccaneers signed Desmond Watson, a 464-pound defensive tackle, after the draft. Despite taking part in the offseason program, he failed to meet weight-loss goals and was placed on the Non-Football Injury/Illness list at the start of camp. The team wants him to focus on … Read more

Bucs’ Desmond Watson, NFL’s heaviest player, placed on non-football injury list due to weight

Desmond Watson, the NFL’s heaviest player, placed on non-football injury list for weight issues by Buccaneers Desmond Watson, a defensive tackle trying to make the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is starting camp late due to being placed on the non-football injury list because of his weight. Watson, who played at Florida, was signed after going undrafted … Read more

Todd Bowles: Bucs didn’t sign Desmond Watson to defend the tush-push

Todd Bowles explains why the Bucs did not sign Desmond Watson to defend against the tush-push The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are focusing on getting defensive tackle Desmond Watson in shape to play more snaps, rather than solely focusing on countering the Philadelphia Eagles’ “tush push” play. Watson’s size, originally listed at 437 pounds but currently … Read more