Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

Benjamin Watson has parlayed an unlikely breakout season with the Saints into a new contract elsewhere.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the veteran tight end will sign a free-agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens after Wednesday's signing period begins, according to a source informed of his situation.

Watson had the best season of his 12-year career with the Saints in 2015, setting career highs with 74 catches for 825 yards and six touchdowns. He will join a tight end group in Baltimore that already includes Crockett Gillmore and Maxx Williams. The Dennis Pitta comeback dream is officially over -- in Baltimore at least.

Expect Watson to see plenty of targets from Joe Flacco while serving in a mentor role to Gillmore and Williams. Watson has experience in the AFC North from his 2010-2012 run with the Cleveland Browns. He has spent the last three seasons in New Orleans.

Watson's career began with the Patriots as a first-round pick in 2004. Flacco becomes the third Super Bowl MVP quarterback Watson has played with in his long career.


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Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

Hate to see him go

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Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

Well thats the nature of the beast

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Sad to see him leave. Great player and even greater person. It seems that Brees made him look too good.

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Damn, I liked Watson. Balled out of control last year but he is up in age. On the surface, appeared to be what we all look for in a player. I wish him well in Baltimore, classy individual. I bet most around Saints camp say they'll miss is locker room presence.

Good luck to ya Ben!

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

The youth movement continues, first Colston and now Watson.

I guess we'll be signing/drafting multiple WR's/ TE's this offseason.

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Answer, Owen Daniels

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

Wow good for him! His contract with us was like $2 mil/year. Happy for him!

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

You know what they say about greener pastures!

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

Best of luck to him. A quality human being and he'll be missed.

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

Thanks for the good work, Ben. You're a class act! :bng:

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pure class, good luck in Baltimore

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

Damn two of the good guys are gone, well at least two of my favorites.

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

aint getting any younger so go chase the dough. thanks and good luck

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

He did great for us.

Sorry to see him go.

I wish him well at the Ravens!

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

Thanks Ben, Good luck.

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

Good luck and thank you sir. :bng:

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

Definitely a class act. Will miss him on and off the field.

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

hate to see him go, but smart move for him, and way too high a price for us.
Back loaded deal, but $3 mill guaranteed is nice. Good for him

Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens
 

This kinda has me scratching my head. He is older but played outstanding last year and from what I understand was a perfect fit in the locker room and in the organization as a whole. I know we need help at the TE position but I figured we would hold onto him for a year or two more.