Overview

• Desmond Watson, at 437 pounds, is the heaviest player in NFL history and debuted at the Buccaneers’ rookie minicamp this weekend.
• The defensive tackle has lost 25–30 pounds since weighing 464 pounds at the NFL Combine, with further weight management guided by a team nutritionist.
• Watson, a Florida native, signed with his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent and is focused on becoming a dominant run-stopper.
• Coach Todd Bowles emphasized the need for Watson to improve his endurance and prove his ability to sustain performance across multiple plays.
• Watson, a fan favorite due to his size and personality, aims to shift the narrative to his football skills and leave a lasting impact on the field.