At this time last year, tight end Ben Watson was a 35-year-old with a ruptured Achilles tendon who hoped he had not played his last NFL game.
One year later, Watson has returned for his 14th NFL season and has emerged as one of the most reliable, consistent players on a Ravens offense that sputtered in September. He also continues to be a visible face in the national dialogue over racial and social justice issues.
On the field, it's hard to imagine where this Ravens offense might be without Watson after an opening month of the season in which wide receivers disappeared for long stretches and running backs were either losing yardage or the football.
