The writing was on the wall Thursday night.
The Patriots lost fullback Jakob Johnson (now on IR with a shoulder injury), tight end Matt LaCosse (knee) and wide receiver Josh Gordon (knee) during the Pats-Giants short-week matchup. Now a full two weeks after Ben Watson’s original planned return to the team from a four-game suspension, a source told ESPN’s Field Yates that the veteran tight end is expected to re-sign with the Patriots. Not a moment too soon.
Ben Watson spoke to WEEI five days ago, expressing his love for Tom Brady and his disappointment and sadness upon hearing of his release.