Following the release of veteran defensive tackle Lawrence Guy, the New England Patriots had the capacity to add more depth up front. They did so on Wednesday, shortly after the official start of free agency, by signing former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Armon Watts to a one-year, $3 million contract.
What kind of player are the Patriots getting? And what can be expected of Watts in the first place? Let’s take a look at his history and fit in New England to answer that question.
Hard facts
Name: Armon Watts
Position: Defensive end/Defensive tackle
Opening day age: 28 (7/22/1996)
Size: 6-foot-5, 307 pounds
Contract status: 1 year, $3M
Experience
Watts spent his college career at the University of Arkansas, where he appeared in 29 games over a five-year span.