Patriots Tight End Ben Watson. Tight end Benjamin Watson officially announced Monday that he is retiring from the NFL capping a 16-year career that saw him play for and greatly impact four teams the New England Patriots Cleveland Browns New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens. Watson had been suspended by the league for the first four games of the season due to failing a test for a testosterone supplement banned by the league.
A week ago the New England Patriots made the surprise move to release veteran tight end Ben Watson after he was eligible to return from his four-game suspension. New England Patriots Tight End Depth Chart Without Ben Watson. But with veteran Benjamin Watsons suspension lifted.
In an announcement on Facebook Watson explained that he began taking certain testosterone supplements to help his recovery after he retired.
The 39-year-old husband and father of seven revealed the news with a lengthy message on his social media. The Patriots thought that Watson could help replace the gaping hole to the offense as tight end with Rob Gronkowskis retirement. Find many great new used options and get the best deals for Ben Watson ROOKIE Topps 2004 Bazooka 169 RC Football Tom Brady Tight End PATRIOT at the best online prices at eBay. When asked why Patriots coach.