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#82 Benjamin Watson
 Pos: Tight End
NFL Team: CLE
Injury: On IR
Injury Type: concussion
Experience: 8
College: Georgia
Height: 75
Weight: 255
Born: 12/18/1980
 Year  Tm  Gm  Catch  Yds  TDs  Tgt  Rush  Yds  TDs  Fum 
PROJCLE6166750000
2010CLE166876331021-100
2009NWE16294045410000
2008NWE14222092-0001
2007NWE12363896-11100
SUMMARY
Tight End Rank: #23   
Overall: #178


It isn't saying a whole lot, but Watson was the top target in the Browns' passing game last season. He had a career season, catching 68 passes for 763 yards. He bested his career reception high by 19. And he had never topped 700 yards before last season. Watson was a reliable target for the Browns, making a ton of weekly plays. He had at least three receptions in all but four games. A move to Cleveland seemed to be just the thing to jumpstart Watson's career after having fewer than 420 yards three straight seasons. Watson should continue to be a big part of the offense as the Browns still lack some top options at the receiver and their new West Coast offense should be a good fit for him. Watson is a big, fast target over the middle and a nice deep threat, considering his size. He isn't much of a blocker, but his pass-catching skills are what get him on the field.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
Watson seems unlikely to repeat last season but he could still have a solid season. He plays in an offense looking for playmakers and seemed to gain a nice rapport with quarterback Colt McCoy, which are two good things for him going forward. His lack of scores (three last season) is a downer, but his reception and yardage totals should be in the top 10 for fantasy tight ends. He should be able to get around 60 catches for 650 yards, making him a solid reserve or spot starter for fantasy teams.
Cleveland Browns TE Benjamin Watson (concussion), who had three concussions last year, is poised to come back, according to head coach Pat Shurmur. 'He's fine,' Shurmur said Monday, May 14. 'He looks great. He's ready to go.'
Source: KFFL.com
Cleveland Browns TE Benjamin Watson said he is fully recovered from the concussion that cut his 2011 season short and is not having any lingering effects. He said he is preparing to play next season.
Source: KFFL.com
The Cleveland Browns have placed TE Benjamin Watson (concussion) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season. In a corresponding move, the team signed practice squad FB Eddie Williams to their active roster.
Source: KFFL.com
Cleveland Browns TE Benjamin Watson (concussion) could miss the rest of the season after suffering his third concussion of the season in Week 15. Head coach Pat Shurmur said Watson met with a specialist Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Source: KFFL.com
Cleveland Browns WR Joshua Cribbs (groin), FB Owen Marecic (head, ankle) and TE Benjamin Watson (head) were each unable to practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Source: KFFL.com
Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (concussion) and TE Benjamin Watson (concussion) are not participating in practice Monday, Dec. 12.
Source: KFFL.com
Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (concussion) and TE Benjamin Watson (concussion) will be re-evaluated Monday, Dec. 12, after suffering concussions in Week 14.
Source: KFFL.com
Cleveland Browns TE Benjamin Watson (head) left the team's Week 14 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a head injury.
Source: KFFL.com
Cleveland Browns TE Benjamin Watson (Elbow), OG Shawn Lauvao (knee), DEs Jabaal Sheard (thigh) and Emmanuel Sanders (foot) and LB Auston English (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 25. They are listed as probable for Week 12 and are expected to play.
Source: KFFL.com
Cleveland Browns TE Benjamin Watson (shoulder), OG Shawn Lauvao (knee), DEs Jabaal Sheard (thigh) and Emmanuel Stephens (foot) and LB Auston English (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 24.
Source: KFFL.com
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