Tight end Ben Watson returned to the Patriots practice field this week after missing the first four weeks of the season to an NFL suspension, New England getting a roster exemption for the veteran.
Under league rules Watson would have to be added to the Patriots 53-man roster by 4 p.m. on Saturday to be eligible to play Sunday afternoon in Washington. According to ESPN, Watson is not traveling with the Patriots this weekend and will not play against the Redskins.
Patriots TE Benjamin Watson will not travel with the team to Washington and is out for the game tomorrow, per league source. He can be activated to the 53-man roster by Monday at 4 PM EST.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates)
October 5, 2019 If Watson is not added to the roster by late Monday afternoon, he will be released by New England.
With Watson once again out of the lineup, at least for this weekend, the Patriots limited tight end depth chart includes Matt LaCosse and Ryan Izzo. The duo combined for just four catches in the first four games and has struggled in terms of blocking.
