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Ben Watson | Tight End

Team: New Orleans Saints
Age / DOB:  (32) / 12/18/1980
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 255
College: Georgia
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Saints signed TE Ben Watson to a three-year contract.
A do-it-all tight end still going relatively strong at age 32, Watson will replace David Thomas as the Saints' top backup behind Jimmy Graham. In 16 games with the Browns last season, Watson hauled in 49 passes for 501 yards and three touchdowns. His numbers are likely to dip with a reduced role in New Orleans, but this is a smart depth signing by Saints GM Mickey Loomis & Co. Mar 18 - 2:03 PM

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Ben Watson - TE - Saints

Free agent TE Ben Watson "hasn't heard anything" from the Browns about his 2013 whereabouts.

The Browns will let him walk. Watson, 32, should draw minimum-salary offers on the open market. He caught 49 balls for 501 yards and three TDs last year.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mar 8 - 11:03 PM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

The Cleveland Plain Dealer says impending free agent TEs Ben Watson and Alex Smith are unlikely to be re-signed by the Browns.

Watson recently turned 32, and he could be an option to return to New England as a backup and locker room presence. Smith, 31 in May, hasn't been the same player since leaving Tampa Bay in 2009, but he has the ability to play both tight end and fullback. Cleveland is expected to give third-year TE Jordan Cameron every opportunity, but the Plain Dealer wouldn't rule out the Browns targeting Martellus Bennett or Dustin Keller in free agency.
Related: Alex Smith, Martellus Bennett, Dustin Keller, Jordan Cameron
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Feb 10 - 9:35 AM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

ESPN Cleveland does not expect free agent TE Ben Watson to re-sign with the Browns.

It's time for the Browns to let exciting pass-catching prospect Jordan Cameron spread his wings. Watson will be 33 in December and now profiles best as a locker-room leader and backup on a contender. He's our No. 9 tight end available on the free-agent market. The 6'5/245 Cameron, who played basketball at BYU before transferring to USC, ran a 4.59 forty at the 2011 combine. He's a target for Dynasty owners.
Related: Jordan Cameron
Source: ESPN Cleveland
Feb 6 - 9:54 AM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

Ben Watson led the Browns with seven receptions on eight targets for 64 yards at Pittsburgh in Week 17.

An afterthought in the first half of the season with just one game over 40 yards, Watson averaged 43 yards in the final eight games. He finishes the season with 49 receptions for 501 yards and three touchdowns. Although respected in the locker room and the community, Watson faces an uncertain future as an unrestricted free agent. The new leadership in Cleveland may opt to move on from the 32-year-old.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 05:41:00 PM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

Starting at tight end, Ben Watson caught three passes for 47 yards in Cleveland's Week 16 loss to the Broncos.

It was an inefficient day for the 32-year-old tight end, who nabbed just 30 percent of his team-leading 10 targets. The impending free agent is highly unlikely to be re-signed by the rebuilding Browns this offseason.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 08:05:00 PM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

Ben Watson caught three passes for 43 yards in the Browns' Week 14 win over the Chiefs.

He was targeted five times. Watson is third in line in Cleveland's passing-game pecking order, behind Josh Gordon (12 targets Sunday) and Greg Little (7 targets). Watson will be a TE2 for the remainder of fantasy season.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 04:28:00 PM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

Ben Watson caught six passes for 80 yards in Week 13 versus the Raiders.

Both totals were season-highs for Watson. The tight end saw nine targets on the day and has become a more prominent member of the passing attack in recent weeks, but we wouldn't suggest an add in fantasy. Through 12 games, Watson is on pace for a 45/446/4 line this season.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 08:35:00 PM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

Ben Watson caught four passes for 47 yards and two touchdowns as the Browns were defeated by Dallas in Week 11.

The red-zone scores were Watson's second and third of the season, and probably not a sign of things to come. He is potentially worth keeping an eye on because Watson saw eight targets against Dallas and was more prominently featured in the offense than Jordan Cameron (2 targets, 0 catches). We certainly still wouldn't recommend chasing these TDs into Week 12 against the Steelers.
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 05:30:00 PM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

Ben Watson (thigh) is listed as questionable for Week 2.

This will be the last Rotoworld post on Watson until he does something notable aside from appear on the injury report. We're moving on.
Fri, Sep 14, 2012 03:14:00 PM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

Ben Watson (thigh) was limited again in Thursday's practice.

Watson played just 25-of-62 (40 percent) of the Browns offensive snaps in the opener, seeing just two targets. He's not a fantasy option versus the Bengals in Week 2.
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 06:19:00 PM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

Ben Watson (thigh) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.

Watson was also limited last week before ultimately playing against the Eagles. He caught just two passes for nine yards in Week 1.
Wed, Sep 12, 2012 05:15:00 PM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

Ben Watson had two catches for nine yards in the Browns' Week 1 loss to the Eagles.

Playing through a leg injury, Watson wasn't real part of the game plan. He saw two targets on emergency routes and spent most of his day trying to keep Brandon Weeden upright.
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 07:19:00 PM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

Per NFL.com's Albert Breer, Browns TE Ben Watson (questionable, leg) will play on Sunday.

Watson was limited in practice during the week, but he was expected to play all along. With the Browns starting a rookie quarterback and rookie right tackle, Watson will likely be asked to help block much of the day. He's off the fantasy radar until further notice.
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 10:43:00 AM
Ben Watson - TE - Saints

Browns TEs Ben Watson (leg) and Jordan Cameron (groin) are both listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Eagles.

Both may be game-time decisions, although Watson seems likelier to play. It's still a situation to avoid in fantasy football leagues. Brandon Weeden showed poorly in August, and Watson may be needed to help rookie RT Mitchell Schwartz block. Schwartz did not look NFL-ready in preseason pass protection.
Related: Richie Brockel
Source: Scott Petrak on Twitter
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 04:26:00 PM

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3Chris Givens
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K1Garrett Hartley
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