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Defensive tackle Desmond Watson, who was previously released by the Buccaneers due to weight and conditioning issues, has rejoined the team’s practice squad after losing significant weight and improving his fitness, although he is unlikely to play in the upcoming game against the Eagles.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed undrafted Florida player Desmond Watson, known for being the heaviest NFL player at 464 pounds, to their practice squad as he continues to work on his weight and readiness, with the team assessing his potential to contribute in the future.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut Desmond Watson, the NFL's heaviest player, after he failed to meet health and weight-loss milestones necessary for practice eligibility, despite efforts to reduce his weight from 464 to 449 pounds. Watson, who was signed as an undrafted free agent, did not participate in preseason games and remains a free agent, with potential for other teams to claim him or sign him to a practice squad.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have decided not to re-sign defensive tackle Desmond Watson, citing his failure to meet conditioning standards, despite his agent stating he is still working on his fitness. The team is moving forward with players who are in proper shape.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived defensive tackle Desmond Watson as part of their roster cuts to meet the 53-man limit, after he struggled with health and weight milestones during training camp.