India, Aug. 26 -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived defensive tackle Desmond Watson, who made history as the heaviest player in NFL history. According to The Sporting News, Watson was officially released on Monday due to concerns over his ability to lose weight and fully engage in team practices.

NFL reporter Greg Auman posted on X, "Bucs are waiving rookie defensive tackle Desmond Watson, who had been on the non-football illness list all of training camp. Had needed to get his weight down -- could have moved him to reserve-NFI, but they'll cut him outright. Not going to practice squad at the moment."

Watson's agent, EJ Gonzalez, told Associated Press reporter Rod Maaddi that Watson remains focused on his football career.

"He's stil...