Defensive tackle Desmond Watson has been signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.

The heaviest player in NFL history may not get a chance to play in the league.

Desmond Watson’s quest to make the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will get a late start.

Desmond Watson’s goal is to make people forget about his size and view him for his unique talent.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Desmond Watson already has made NFL history — as the league's heaviest player.

Former Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson, a 6-foot-6, 464-pound prospect, is signing with his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.

DJ Lagway shrugged off a couple of first-half turnovers and threw for 305 yards and a touchdown to lead Florida to a victory over Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl.

Montrell Johnson ran for a career-high 161 yards and a touchdown, Anthony Richardson accounted for three scores in what might have been his final home game at Florida and the Gators steamrolled South Carolina 38-6 on Saturday.