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Patriots TE Benjamin Watson Likely To Miss 2019 Opener Against Steelers Due To Suspension

For the first time in quite a long while, the Pittsburgh Steelers tight end depth chart might actually be better than the one the New England Patriots currently have. That current Patriots depth chart includes veteran Benjamin Watson, who announced Sunday evening on Facebook that he’s now facing a four game suspension to start the 2019 regular season for violating the league’s banned substance policy.

Below is a part of what Watson wrote on Facebook in which he explained the reason for him being suspended.

“After my contract expired last March I told my doctors I was finished playing, went through a series of medical tests and was prescribed Bio Identical Testosterone Cypionate to assist in healing my body and mind.