Watson won’t be activated - he is now a Free Agent

oldrover · Oct 7, 2019

He reportedly has cleared out his locker according to Ryan Hannable...

WaterfallJumper · Oct 7, 2019

That's really sad. I was looking forward to seeing him play here again.

WinstonSmith · Oct 7, 2019

Even at 38 I thought he could be sneaky productive in this offense. On the plus side this frees up almost 2 million in cap space.

Froob · Oct 7, 2019

So...that frees up 84? Hmmm

Deion coming home?

luuked · Oct 7, 2019

Froob said:
So...that frees up 84? Hmmm

Deion coming home?

And this thread started out with so much potential..

Kontradiction · Oct 7, 2019

Froob said:
So...that frees up 84? Hmmm

Deion coming home?

Possibly. I can’t really think of one other guy who has played here recently that was known for that number. Anyone got any ideas?

patman12 · Oct 7, 2019

Kind of shocked by this. I believe he's more capable of helping this year's offense than LaCosse or Izzo but I'm not getting paid to make those calls.

TheBostonStraggler · Oct 7, 2019

He was suspended the first 4 games for hormone(PED) usage wasn't he? So he did it to just keep a jacked look? I understand that

but why go through the suspension in the first place? Why not just hang the damn cleats up before he was officially suspended versus taking a suspension then hanging the cleats up?
Urgh! Someone restart the damn 'Gronk will be back' thread!

imahobgoblin · Oct 7, 2019

On the hand, I think this is sad. I love the guy. He is a class act. He must have had a poor practice last week so that his cap hit could not be justified. On the other hand, it gives tiny breathing space under the cap to make a move. I think Bill is wheeling and dealing behind scenes. That does not mean a move is coming, but he is trying.

Nehalem · Oct 7, 2019

Froob said:
So...that frees up 84? Hmmm

Deion coming home?

Well there is a more recent WR who likes that number...

imahobgoblin · Oct 7, 2019

TheBostonStraggler said:
He was suspended the first 4 games for hormone(PED) usage wasn't he? So he did it to just keep a jacked look? I understand that but why go through the suspension in the first place? Why not just hang the damn cleats up before he was officially suspended versus taking a suspension then hanging the cleats up?
Urgh! Someone restart the damn 'Gronk will be back' thread!

That is a lot of assumptions for breaking news. He hung up his cleats? It was his choice? Huh?

BadMoFo · Oct 7, 2019

Sounds like he was cut.

BadMoFo · Oct 7, 2019

luuked · Oct 7, 2019

BadMoFo said:

So not retirement.

patchick · Oct 7, 2019

TheBostonStraggler said:
He was suspended the first 4 games for hormone(PED) usage wasn't he? So he did it to just keep a jacked look? I understand that but why go through the suspension in the first place? Why not just hang the damn cleats up before he was officially suspended versus taking a suspension then hanging the cleats up?
Urgh! Someone restart the damn 'Gronk will be back' thread!

Watson has explained that he started doctor-prescribed hormone treatments to help with healing his body after announcing his retirement. He assumed his PED-banned days were over. Then the Patriots talked him out of retiring, and he warned them of the situation: Benjamin Watson explains why he knowingly took a banned substance

NYPatsFan · Oct 7, 2019

This frees up $2 million in space. Perhaps Bill is trying to trade for a wide receiver. Also, who else is going to claim Watson? If the Pats make a trade they can probably sign him back.

Bourne Again Christian · Oct 7, 2019

luuked said:
So not retirement.

He may retire vs catch on with another team at his age

aluminum seats · Oct 7, 2019

One of the truly good guys in the league. Tough business. Wishing him all the best, and if he wants to catch on somewhere else, I hope he does.

Bourne Again Christian · Oct 7, 2019

I called this
And was roasted for it the funds will be used with other cap finds to bring a Emanual Sanders AJ Green or Stephon Diggs

Ras-IR Dowling · Oct 7, 2019

I’m looking at players still on rookie contracts for possible trades. A Wr/TE pairing I’m warming up to is Anthony Miller and Austin Hooper. Cap hits right around 4 combined. You got Robinson and Gabriel there, question is would Chicago give up on miller for a mid round pick?

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