As if starting a new season weren’t stressful enough, head coaches face the added pressure of making tough roster cuts before the kickoff. Maybe the Bucs didn’t think it through when signing Desmond Watson following the 2025 draft. But now, as we move closer to the NFL roster cut deadline of August 26 and the rookies yet to achieve to set “ milestones ,” Bowles is facing a tough decision.

The Buccaneers made headlines earlier in April, taking a chance on Watson. At Florida Pro Day Workout, he weighed in at 464 pounds, making him the heaviest player in the league. Since March, the rookie has been working to manage his weight and even brought it down to 437 by the rookie camp. However, as he still had a long way ahead, the team placed him on the Non-Football Injury/Illness list. Whi

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