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BUCCANEERS DESIGNATE MARKEES WATTS FOR RETURN

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today designated outside linebacker Markees Watts for return from Injured Reserve. Watts begins his 21-day practice window today, and he is eligible to be activated at any time during the 21-day period.

Watts (6-1, 240) entered the league as a college free agent with the Buccaneers on May 15, 2023, following his participation in Rookie Minicamp as a tryout player. He has appeared in 12 career games for Tampa Bay, including Weeks 1-5 this season. In his career, he has totaled four tackles (one for loss), one quarterback hit and 1.0 sack. He played collegiately at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2018-22), where he holds program records in games played (54) and sacks (21.5). He wears No. 58 for Tampa Bay.

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