The Eagles signed Watkins to a reserve/future contract Thursday, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.
The 25-year-old wideout had spent the entire year with Cleveland's practice squad and he has yet to appear in an NFL game. Watkins was able to haul in 16 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns for the Browns in their three preseason outings last summer, and he'll look to make a push for a spot on Philadelphia's active roster this offseason.
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Austin Watkins: Back to practice squad
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Watkins reverted to Cleveland's practice squad Monday.
Watkins was active for Sunday's win against the Ravens with both Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and David Bell (knee) out but didn't play any snaps. The 25-year-old will now wait for another opportunity to be called up again.
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Browns' Austin Watkins: Joins active roster
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The Browns elevated Watkins to their active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Watkins has spent the season on the Browns' practice squad after being cut by the team ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. He's bounced around other practice squads the last two seasons and has not had the opportunity to suit up for a regular-season game. That could change Sunday with wide receivers Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and David Bell (knee) both out for Week 10.
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Austin Watkins: Joins Browns' practice squad
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Watkins signed with Cleveland's practice squad Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
Watkins failed to make the roster despite an outstanding preseason, but he'll stick around in the Browns' organization. Watkins could be first in line among Cleveland's practice squad wide receivers should injuries strike the team's receiving corps.
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Austin Watkins: Won't make team
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Watkins was waived by the Browns on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Watkins recorded more receiving yards than any other player in the preseason, but it wasn't enough for the UAB product to earn a role on Cleveland's 53-man roster.
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Austin Watkins: Tries out in Cincy
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Watkins (foot) had a workout with the Bengals on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Watkins landed on injured reserve during camp with the 49ers before being let go with an injury settlement, and he's still looking to latch on with a new team. The rookie UDFA out of UAB is looking to make his NFL debut.
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49ers' Austin Watkins: IR bound
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The 49ers are placing Watkins (foot) on injured reserve, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Watkins is expected to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks with a broken foot. He will now either spend the remainder of the season on IR or come to terms on an injury settlement with the team once his health is up to par.
