New Orleans Saints
Benjamin Watson - #82 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 255 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/18/1980 |
| Birthplace | Norfolk, VA |
| College | Georgia |
| Years played | 10 |
| Drafted | 2004, 1st round, 32nd pick by Patriots |
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PLAYER NEWS
The Browns placed Watson on injured reserve, ending his season with three games left. Watson suffered his third concussion since July last week against the Steelers.|||||||
Watson, who was Cleveland's leading receiver last season and had 37 catches this year, visited a specialist on head injuries earlier this week. "He's disappointed," said coach Pat Shurmur, who has spoken with Watson. "But it's the right course of action right now. He wishes he could still be with us but we'll make this move now and hopefully get him back next year." Shurmur said Watson did not discuss the possibility of retiring with him.
Watson is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.|||||||
Both players were hurt in Cleveland's win on Sunday over Seattle. Coach Pat Shurmur said Massaquoi and Watson, who have a combined 38 receptions, both attended team meetings Tuesday and neither have yet been ruled out of this week's game in San Francisco.
Watson caught a team-high five passes for 52 yards in a 17-16 win Sunday over winless Miami.|||||||
Watson is tied for the team lead with 10 receptions.
Watson walked off the Cleveland Browns practice field after taking a blow to the back of the head.|||||||
New coach Pat Shurmur said Saturday that Watson apparently took a knee to the back of his helmet during the team's first practice. Watson slipped to the ground on the turf and was hit. He went to the sidelines, then slowly walked to the locker room, accompanied by trainers.
Watson caught a game-high seven passes for 92 yards in Sunday's 19-17 loss in Cincinnati.|||||||
Watson bounced back after a one-catch, eight-yard performance in Week 14 and is a decent option at the tight end position as long as Colt McCoy remains under center.