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Buccaneers Release Heaviest Player in NFL History
13 Nov
Summary
- Desmond Watson, 464-pound DT, released from Buccaneers practice squad
- Watson failed to lose enough weight before training camp
- Buccaneers player suspended 6 games for PED violation
In a surprising move, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released Desmond Watson, a 464-pound defensive tackle who was considered the heaviest player in NFL history. Watson, who was originally signed by the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in April, spent training camp on the non-football injury list after failing to lose enough weight.
The 6-foot-6 Watson had lost 25 to 30 pounds before the draft, but it wasn't enough for him to participate in training camp with the Buccaneers. He was subsequently released at the end of camp and signed to the practice squad in September.
In a separate incident, a Buccaneers player has been suspended for 6 games by the NFL for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy. Coach Todd Bowles expressed sympathy for the player, stating that "a lot of these guys have trainers and probably don't know what they're taking or anything else like that."
