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How Benjamin Watson's suspension could benefit the Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Could Benjamin Watson's four-game suspension to open the 2019 NFL regular season turn out to be a positive for the New England Patriots?

Former New York Jets and Miami Dolphins front-office executive Mike Tannenbaum, who is now a football analyst for ESPN, could see that being the case.

"Obviously that was bad news with the four-game suspension, but what it does for New England is give them roster flexibility," Tannenbaum said on SportsCenter. "He won't be on the roster on opening day, and therefore as a veteran, his contract won't be guaranteed.