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    Ben Watson

    BenWatson

    • Tight End
    • Birthdate
      18/12/1980
    • College
      Georgia
    • Draft Info
      2004: Rd 1, Pk 32 (NE)
    • Birthplace
      Rock Hill, SC

    Stats

    • REC
      547
    • YDS
      6,058
    • TD
      44
    • AVG
      11.1
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      Former Pats TE Watson retires after 15 seasons

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      Former Pats TE Watson retires after 15 seasons
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        Source: Patriots expected to re-sign TE Watson

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        Source: Patriots expected to re-sign TE Watson
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          TE Watson 'disappointed' after release from Pats

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