METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson, who became nationally recognized for his social commentary last season, is now a published author.
Watson’s first book, "Under Our Skin" was released this week. In it, the 12-year NFL veteran tackles the topic of racial conflict. Watson was approached about writing a book after his Facebook post in reaction to the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, last year went viral.
"I just thought it was an opportunity to expand on some of the things I’ve already said. Some of the things are new, some of the things are uncomfortable.