A Facebook post by Patriots TE Benjamin Watson explains how he knew his decision to return to the NFL would include a four-game suspension, and he shares the context of the situation in detail. (Mike Reiss on Twitter)
Nerdy Football Analysis: According to Watson, he took the banned substance after he finished last season and before he realized he wanted to return to the league in 2019. The Pats are trying to rebuild their tight end position post-Rob Gronkowski. Watson’s early-season absence will give more reps for Austin Seferian-Jenkins and Stephen Anderson and Matt LaCosse.
