The Buccaneers had some health-related milestones they wanted 449-pound rookie Desmond Watson to hit before he could even practice with the team.

Tampa Bay’s bold experiment with rookie defensive tackle Desmond Watson has ended abruptly. Once considered a high-upside project, the 6-foot-6, 464-pound former Florida standout was released outright, rather than being shifted to the reserve Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reportedly cut ties with one of the NFL’s most talked-about rookies. According to Fox Sports’ Greg Auman, the team is waiving undrafted defensive lineman Desmond Watson, a 449-pound rookie who gained national attention as soon as he arrived at training camp.