The biggest stories around the NFL this week were rookies signing deals and participating in minicamps, but none were bigger (literally) than Desmond Watson's signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .

Desmond Watson is still a large man. But the Buccaneers' gargantuan rookie has slimmed down considerably since his time at Florida. He rocked a No. 56 Tampa Bay jersey for the first time on Friday at rookie minicamp.

Watson, who grew up about 20 miles from Raymond James Stadium, said he’s still never seen snow. He’s excited to learn from another big man, 346-pound defensive tackle Vita Vea. Watson briefly met the two-time Pro Bowler and exchanged a handshake.