The New England Patriots released tight end Benjamin Watson on Monday, leaving him free to sign with any other team.
The 38-year-old veteran was suspended for the first four games of the regular season because of a failed drug test. He was eligible to return in Week 5 against the Washington Redskins but wasn't activated by Saturday's deadline.
Bill Belichick was asked about the decision to part ways with Watson during his Monday afternoon appearance on WEEI's "Ordway, Merloni and Fauria", and the Patriots head coach said it came down to not having a roster spot available.