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Twitter reacts as UGA’s Ben Watson comes out of retirement, signs with Patriots

Former Georgia Bulldog tight end Ben Watson came out of retirement today and signed a one year contract with the New England Patriots.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the news:

Patriots intend to sign former Saints’ tight end Ben Watson to a one-year, $3 million deal, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 9, 2019

Watson joins a crowded tight end room in New England that will miss Rob Gronkowski:

In a Gronk-less world, Ben Watson now becomes the Patriots' most experienced tight end, followed by Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Matt LaCosse, Stephen Anderson, Ryan Izzo and Andrew Beck.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 9, 2019

From Up to the Minute: The #Patriots are signing veteran TE Benjamin Watson to a 1-year deal. A homecoming. pic.twitter.com/vf8bbGZwQ4

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 9, 2019

Watson picked a return to the Patriots over numerous potential teams:

Former Saints’ TE Benjamin Watson, who had intended to retire, is in New England today visiting with the Patriots, per source. Watson also is considering the Chiefs, Bills and 49ers. His retirement didn’t last long.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 9, 2019

The Patriots will never forget Watson’s legendary play for them where he chased down Champ Bailey. Pure hustle.

Ben Watson chasing down Champ Bailey in the '06 playoffs is an all-time great hustle play. Bailey had no idea he was coming pic.twitter.com/OJAe19i5Uu

— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) May 9, 2019

Patriots updated skill players:
QB: Tom Brady
RB: Sony Michel, James White, Damien Harris, Rex Burkhead
FB: James Develin
TE: Ben Watson, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Matt LaCosse
WR: Julian Edelman, N’Keal Harry, Demaryius Thomas, Phillip Dorsett, Maurice Harris

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 9, 2019

It’s been a long road for Ben Watson, who reportedly is returning to the Patriots after a decade away. Here’s a look at his career numbers: pic.twitter.com/eRDfBYhjby

— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) May 9, 2019

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