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Buccaneers Welcome Desmond Watson Back to Practice Squad

9/23/2025

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Desmond Watson rejoined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad after a tryout.
The 400-plus-pound defensive tackle, undrafted, signed with team in April and spent camp on non-football injury list for weight/conditioning before release with a possible return.
Todd Bowles said Watson's addition is not solely to counter the Eagles' 'tush push' and he won't be ready for the upcoming game.

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Desmond Watson rejoined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad after a tryout.
The 400-plus-pound defensive tackle, undrafted, signed with team in April and spent camp on non-football injury list for weight/conditioning before release with a possible return.
Todd Bowles said Watson's addition is not solely to counter the Eagles' 'tush push' and he won't be ready for the upcoming game.