Overview

• Watson rejoined the Buccaneers on the practice squad Tuesday, multiple outlets reported, after a workout last week that coach Todd Bowles described as good.
• Bowles said the move was not about countering Philadelphia’s short‑yardage ‘tush push’ and added it is very unlikely Watson will be ready to play this week.
• Watson signed with Tampa Bay in April as an undrafted free agent, spent camp on the non‑football illness list, and was waived ahead of final cuts while working toward fitness targets.
• The 6‑foot‑6 lineman was measured at 464 pounds at Florida’s pro day and 449 pounds in May with the Bucs, weights that would make him the heaviest player to appear in an NFL game if he is eventually activated.
• The signing comes as Tampa Bay seeks interior line depth following Calijah Kancey’s season‑ending pectoral injury, with any elevation from the practice squad contingent on continued progress and roster needs.