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Desmond Watson had a chance to become the NFL's heaviest player with the Buccaneers. He will look to do so with a new team after being cut.
The Buccaneers cut Desmond Watson, the NFL's heaviest player, raising questions if his record-breaking weight was the reason ...
Watson, who played at Florida, was signed after going undrafted in April. He weighed 464 pounds at the school’s pro day and lost 25 to 30 pounds before the draft but didn’t get a chance to ...
Tampa Bay’s bold experiment with rookie defensive tackle Desmond Watson has ended abruptly. Once considered a high-upside ...
The Buccaneers had some health-related milestones they wanted 449-pound rookie Desmond Watson to hit before he could even ...
Desmond Watson has been cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the defensive tackle was banned from practicing due to his ...
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will reportedly waive defensive tackle Desmond Watson, the heaviest player in the NFL at more than ...
Scouts and coaches called him a “unicorn”. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed him as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft. That’s big news because Watson was both a project and a challenge.
In a surprising turn of events, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived undrafted rookie defensive lineman Desmond Watson, who holds the distinction of being the heaviest player in NFL history at 449 ...
Desmond Watson's first NFL home is no more. But he doesn't plan on giving up after getting cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived Desmond Watson due to concerns over his ability to lose weight. Watson's agent said he remains focused on his football career.