Questionable
Injury Concussion
Est. Return 8/15/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
32
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2025 Projections
Signed a four-year, $3.75 million contract with the Chiefs in May of 2022.
Enters concussion protocol
Watson (concussion) is ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason contest against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Watson won't return to action Saturday, and he'll need to fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol before being eligible for further preseason action, making him uncertain to play Friday, Aug. 15 versus the Seahawks. Nazeeh Johnson and Nohl Williams figure to benefit from increased reps at cornerback as long as Watson is sidelined.
Watson won't return to action Saturday, and he'll need to fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol before being eligible for further preseason action, making him uncertain to play Friday, Aug. 15 versus the Seahawks. Nazeeh Johnson and Nohl Williams figure to benefit from increased reps at cornerback as long as Watson is sidelined.
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Measurables Review
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How do Jaylen Watson's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
197 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.51 secBench Press
18 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
32.25 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
Despite his seventh-round status in the 2022 NFL Draft, Watson earned playing time as a rookie and has logged considerable action in each of his first two seasons. He and Joshua Williams performed well enough that the Chiefs allowed L'Jarius Sneed to head elsewhere (the Titans) in free agency, so the duo should log additional action in 2024. Per PFF, Watson graded out well as a tackler, a run defender and a pass rusher, evidenced by his 33 tackles (28 solo) and two sacks a season ago, and he's likely headed for a more pivotal role this season.
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Contributes in limited action
Watson played in only six regular-season games in 2024, but he finished with 32 tackles (21 solo) and six pass breakups.
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Making return in divisional round
Watson (lower leg) is active for Saturday's AFC divisional-round matchup against Houston.
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Takes big step toward return
The Chiefs activated Watson (lower leg) off injured reserve Friday, and he remains questionable to play Saturday against Houston.
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Questionable to face Houston
Watson (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Saturday's AFC divisional-round clash against the Texans.
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Promising start to practice week
Watson (lower leg), who is currently on IR, was a full participant in practice Tuesday.
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