Tampa Bay Buccaneers have decided to do without Desmond Watson, the 22 -year -old rookie who had monopolized media attention for his weight. With 210 kilos on the scale, Watson had become the heaviest player recorded in the history of NFLbut that same condition has ended up costing the position in the Florida franchise. As reported Fox Sportsthe team has cut it after considering that “he had not achieved the Physical objectives that had been raised. “
Watson reached the NFL from the Florida Gators. He was not chosen in the draft, but the Buccaneers offered him a Cthree -year Ontrate valued at up to three million dollars, of which only 70,000 were guaranteed.
If I had played a single official party, Watson would have gone down in history as The heaviest player to step on a NFL field. The current record is shared by Trent Brown and Daniel Faalele, both with 172 kilos.
As soon as he signed with Tampa Bay, the franchise designed a specific program so that reduce weight with the help of nutritionists and physical trainers. It was even set out from training and sent to the injured list.
The coach himself, Todd Bowles, had explained in the last weeks that the goal was not simply that Watson played, but that he did it with a healthier physicist: “SE tries to help you become a better player and someone healthier“He said.
The player himself had shown his desire to change the narrative around his figure. “I don't want my story to be just the heaviest of the NFL. I want me to know myself as a good football player “he said a few months ago.
