Ben Watson Shares His Excitement About Patriots Reunion With Very Emotional Message

The New England Patriots decided to cut Ben Watson, and then re-signed him eight days later. The Patriots need Watson because they lost tight end Matt LaCosse and fullback Jakob Johnson to injuries.

Watson retweeted the tweet he wrote when the Patriots cut him, and shared a message of gratitude.

“The God of victory is also God in failure. I gave my all, but it was not enough to earn a spot on the @Patriots roster. I’m beyond disappointed but even more upset for my family who has supported me with all the love a husband and father could ask for.They are my heroes. Rom 8:28.”

Here comes the big ‘thank you.

“I am so grateful for the encouragement received this past week from strangers friends and family alike. God used them to boost my spirit and bring proper perspective in disappointment. For now my journey has led back to the @patriots. Whatever transpires He’s in control. Rom 8:28”

Patriots quarterback was really sad to see Watson out of the team, because he had great plans for his skills.

“Pretty tough. Pretty tough,” he said last week. “I’ve played with a lot of guys over the years, and Ben’s a great player. He’s been a great player for this team, for other teams. He’s had an incredible career, and hopefully he can keep playing. I know he was looking forward to playing. I miss him. (His locker) was right next to me. And for as great of a player he was, he was 10 times a better person. Just the highest integrity. I can’t say enough good things about Ben, what he’s meant to me and my family and our team. We’re going to miss him.”

Watson didn’t hide his disappointment after the Patriots released him. He said, “No I wouldn’t categorize it as bitterness. Definitely disappointed and sad about the situation,” Watson said. “It’s different when it’s just you, but when you’re a father, a husband and making decisions with your family, there is more to consider and it adds to it. It’s one thing for me to deal with being released, but telling my kids and then having them go to school and deal with it, all of that goes into it.”