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| HT/WT: 6-2, 215 lbs |
| Birthplace: South Park, PA |
| Age: 30 |
| School: Penn |
| Experience: 9 |
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2026 Receiving
| STATS |
REC
Receptions
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YDS
Receiving Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Reception
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TD
Receiving Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Reception
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| Regular Season | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 |
Top Justin Watson News
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Justin Watson: Back with practice squad
Watson reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Watson was elevated to the active roster for a second week in a row ahead of Sunday night's 20-3 loss to the Seahawks. The wide receiver reeled in his only target for seven yards while playing five snaps on offense and two snaps with the special-teams unit. The Chiefs can elevate Watson one more time before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.
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Chiefs' Justin Watson: Elevated for Sunday night
The Chiefs elevated Watson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Watson is set for consecutive elevations after participating in the Chiefs' Week 6 win over the Chargers. The wide receiver played just one offensive snap in the contest and will likely be treated as a reserve option once again in Week 7 against the Seahawks.
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Justin Watson: Reverts to practice squad
Watson reverted to Kansas City's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Watson was elevated for the first time since returning to the Chiefs but ended up playing just one snap on offense and three on special teams, failing to produce any output in the box score. He could be a candidate to play again in next week's matchup against the Seahawks should Rashee Rice remain sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
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Chiefs' Justin Watson: Elevated for Week 6
The Chiefs elevated Watson from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Watson signed with Kansas City earlier this week and will provide the team with experience at wide receiver after Rashee Rice (hamstring) was ruled out for Week 6. Tyquan Thornton (ankle) was also lost to injured reserve two weeks ago.
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Justin Watson: Inks practice squad deal with Kansas City
The Chiefs signed Watson to the practice squad Monday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Watson failed to make the Texans' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he'll get another opportunity with the Chiefs on the practice squad. The veteran wide receiver played three seasons in Kansas City from 2022 to 2024, and in that span, he caught 64 passes on 119 targets for 1,064 yards and seven touchdowns across 50 regular-season games (20 starts). Watson would be a top candidate for elevation to the Chiefs' active roster if Rashee Rice (hamstring) is not cleared to play against the Chargers on Sunday.
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Justin Watson: Fails to make Houston's roster
Watson was released by the Texans on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Watson was in camp with the Texans after appearing in three regular-season games with Houston in 2025. The 30-year-old wide receiver is a veteran of 93 NFL games, so he may garner some interest as a depth option for a team in search of help in the passing game.
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Texans' Justin Watson: On field for minicamp
Watson (concussion) participated during the Texans' minicamp session Tuesday, David J. Phillip of the Associated Press reports.
Watson suffered a postseason-ending concussion during Houston's wild-card win over Pittsburgh in January, but he's back to full health with minicamp underway. He currently projects for a depth role in a wide receiver corps led by two-time Pro Bowler Nico Collins and 2025 second-rounder Jayden Higgins.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Season derailed by calf issue
Watson recorded three receptions for 30 yards on four targets over three regular-season games.
Watson, who also suffered a postseason-ending concussion in the wild-card win over the Steelers, logged 40 percent or more of the offensive snaps in Week 1 and Week 2 before succumbing to a calf injury that landed him on injured reserve until the Week 18 matchup against the Colts. The wide receiver only logged 19 percent of the offensive snaps and wasn't targeted in his return. Rookie Jaylin Noel seems to have absorbed Watson's role in the offense, and it is unclear if the veteran will be able to reclaim his role heading into the 2026 season.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Won't play in divisional round
Watson (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Patriots.
The veteran wideout from Penn sustained a concussion in the Texans' wild-card win over the Steelers on Monday and wasn't able to clear protocol in time to play in the divisional round. Watson appeared in just three regular-season games for Houston in 2025, catching three of four targets for 30 yards. While he's sidelined Sunday, expect Jaylin Noel and Xavier Hutchinson to have expanded roles in the Texans' receiving corps.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Unable to practice Wednesday
Watson (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday.
Watson suffered a concussion in the Texans' wild-card game against the Steelers on Monday. The 29-year-old has both Thursday and Friday to have a chance at returning to practice. Watson still faces an uphill battle in clearing the NFL's concussion protocol in preparation for the Texans' AFC divisional-round matchup Saturday.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Won't return Monday
Watson (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's wild-card game against the Steelers.
Watson suffered a head injury during the third quarter and has been diagnosed with a concussion. He didn't get any touches or targets prior to his departure. With Nico Collins (concussion) also ruled out for the remainder of the wild-card contest, Houston's wideout corps for the rest of the game consists of Jayden Higgins, Christian Kirk, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Undergoing concussion evaluation
Watson is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Monday's wild-card game against Pittsburgh.
Watson was deemed questionable to return near the end of the third quarter. He spent some time in the medical tent before walking to the locker room. Watson typically serves as a depth wideout and also contributes on special teams.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Activated from IR
The Texans activated Watson (calf) from injured reserve Monday.
Watson's 21-day window to return from injured reserve was set to close Wednesday, and with the Texans activating him from injured reserve, he'll be available for Houston's regular-season finale against Indianapolis on Sunday. Watson landed on IR in mid-September, and in the two games prior to his injury he logged three catches (on four targets) for 30 yards while also contributing on special teams.
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