Desmond Watson, The Heaviest Player In NFL History, Can’t Debut Due To His Weight
A historic debut… but not for the reasons he expected. Desmond Watson, the heaviest player in NFL history, will have to wait before taking the field with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The reason? His weight is keeping him out of competition.
A Weight That Makes NFL History
Desmond Watson arrived in the NFL as part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but even before making his debut, he had already broken a record: at 464 pounds (210 kilos) at the time of his signing, he became the heaviest player in league history. However, that same weight has kept him out of the team’s immediate plans.
General Manager Jason Licht confirmed that the player has been placed on the injured list, with the condition that he must meet certain physical goals before he can play. “We want him to meet some goals before he plays. He’s doing a good job, that’s all I can say,” he stated.
The Race Against Time To Lose Weight
In recent weeks, Watson has managed to reduce his weight to 449 pounds (203.6 kilos), but the coaching staff believes it is still not enough to compete at the highest level. Head coach Todd Bowles was clear about the situation: “It’s just about getting him to be a better, healthier player so that he can get out there on the field. We’re working with him.”
Meanwhile, images of Watson standing on the sidelines during preseason training have gone viral. In them, he can be seen talking to members of the staff while his teammates go through practice drills.
No Debut Date Yet
For now, Desmond Watson will not play a single official minute with the Buccaneers until he meets the weight goals set by the team. His case has already become one of the most talked-about stories of the preseason, and the clock is ticking to see if the heaviest player in NFL history can transform his physique in time to make his debut.
