Overview

• Tampa Bay signed former Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson to the practice squad on Tuesday after bringing him in for a workout last week.
• Coach Todd Bowles said Watson was not signed specifically to counter Philadelphia’s short-yardage “tush push” and indicated he is unlikely to be ready to play this week.
• Watson weighed 464 pounds at his Florida pro day and 449 pounds in May per team measurements, while current figures were not disclosed and have been variably reported by outlets.
• The rookie spent camp on the non-football illness list, did not practice, and was waived on Aug. 25 before returning after meeting conditioning goals that now allow him to practice.
• The Buccaneers are reinforcing the interior defensive line following Calijah Kancey’s season-ending torn pectoral, and while some local reports speculate Watson could be elevated, no decision has been announced.