DESMOND WATSON NEWS

Todd Bowles Focused on Sustaining Success | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after Wednesday's Week 4 practice. HC Bowles discussed bringing in NT Desmond...

SEPTEMBER 24 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Buccaneers bring back fan-favorite ahead of Week 4 game vs. Eagles It didn't take long for a fan-favorite to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After getting released as part of the team's final roster cuts...

SEPTEMBER 23 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Former Florida football DT Desmond Watson signs with Buccaneers practice squad Former Florida Gators DT Desmond Watson has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad after improving conditioning, per multiple r...

SEPTEMBER 23 • USATODAY.COM

Emergency Podcast: Bucs Bring Back Big Desmond Watson The #Bucs have signed former Gators defensive tackle Desmond Watson to bringing back to the Bucs, putting him their practice squad. Watson h...

SEPTEMBER 23 • PEWTERREPORT.COM

Buccaneers make major Desmond Watson announcement about formerly 464-pound DT | Sporting News Big news out of Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Buccaneers sign 400-plus pound defensive tackle Desmond Watson to the practice squad, AP source says

Defensive tackle Desmond Watson has been signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Gets look from Bucs Watson tried out with the Buccaneers on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houstonreports.

Impact Watson was let go by the Buccaneers in August with a non-football illness designation after his weight prevented him from practicing throughout training camp. It's unclear if the issue has been resolved, though he got at least one additional look from the team.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers giving 464-pound Florida DT Desmond Watson another chance in NFL | Sporting News Tampa Bay has left the door open.

SEPTEMBER 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Where are Shilo Sanders and Desmond Watson? Buccaneers' preseason cuts can sign with new NFL teams | Sporting News It's a waiting game right now.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Buccaneers get called out by NFL legend for cutting Desmond Watson The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made numerous moves to cut down their roster to 53 players. The most notable names included rookie safety Shilo San...

AUGUST 30 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

5 things to know about former Florida Gator defensive lineman Desmond Watson The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut former Florida Gator defensive lineman Desmond Watson when he couldn't lose enough weight to make the team comf...

AUGUST 26 • USATODAY.COM

Desmond Watson highlights most interesting 2025 NFL roster cuts 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.

AUGUST 26 • USATODAY.COM

Buccaneers cut NFL's heaviest player Desmond Watson as dream hits roadblock The Buccaneers had some health-related milestones they wanted 449-pound rookie Desmond Watson to hit before he could even practice with the...

AUGUST 26 • NYPOST.COM

Desmond Watson reveals future NFL plans after Buccaneers cut decision | Sporting News What's next for the 464-pound rookie?

AUGUST 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Let go by Tampa Bay Watson was waived by the Buccaneers on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Watson spent the entirety of Tampa Bay's training camp on the active/non-football injury list while dealing with an illness. The defensive tackle entered camp at nearly 450 pounds, and it was made clear that he needed to shed some weight before he could practice with the team. Watson will look to continue his weight loss journey in an attempt to secure another opportunity elsewhere, though he could stick around with the Buccaneers' practice squad.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Watson Out In Tampa After Weight Standoff With Bucs Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans — and NFL weight-watchers — were bummed to learn that rookie DT Desmond Watson, touted as the heaviest player in l...

AUGUST 26 • OUTKICK.COM

Desmond Watson, the heaviest player in NFL history, was released by Tampa Bay

The heaviest player in NFL history may not get a chance to play in the league

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Buccaneers roster decision on Desmond Watson is a total bummer After the NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went on a spree adding a slew of seemingly exciting undrafted rookies. A day before final rost...

AUGUST 25 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Buccaneers make final Desmond Watson roster decision on 464-pound rookie from Florida | Sporting News Tampa Bay has made up its mind.

AUGUST 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Buccaneers' 464-pound rookie Desmond Watson given ultimatum by NFL insider ahead of roster decisions | Sporting News It could get tricky for the defensive tackle.

AUGUST 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Buccaneers update 464-pound Desmond Watson's playing status amid hopes for weight loss | Sporting News There's still a chance.

AUGUST 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bucs' giant gamble: Why Desmond Watson needs real reps, not sideline laps, in Tampa | Sporting News The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to give Desmond Watson real reps in training camp to see what they have in their massive rookie.

JULY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former Florida football DL placed on non-football injury list due to weight Former Florida football and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Desmond Watson has been placed on the non-football injury list because of his we...

JULY 25 • USATODAY.COM

Bucs' Desmond Watson, NFL's Heaviest Player, Placed on Non-Football Injury List

Tampa Bay's rookie defensive tackle is working with a team nutritionist after weighing 464 pounds at Florida's pro day in March.

JULY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Desmond Watson, NFL's heaviest player, placed on injury list because of weight TAMPA, Fla. — Desmond Watson’s quest to make the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will get a late start. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said the heaviest...

JULY 25 • TRIBLIVE.COM