Eric Watts - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut loose by New York Watts (undisclosed) was waived by the Jets after the two sides reached an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Watts was set to miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign while on injured reserve with the Jets after suffering an undisclosed injury during training camp. The defensive lineman will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll have the ability to pass a physical and play elsewhere this season.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to IR Watts (undisclosed) reverted from waivers to the Jets' injured reserve list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Watts was not claimed by another club after the Jets waived him with an undisclosed injury Wednesday, so he's now in line to spend the entire 2026 season on IR. His being sidelined could open up more practice opportunities for Kingsley Jonathan and Paschal Ekeji.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Jets The Jets waived Watts (undisclosed) with an injury designation Wednesday.

Impact Watts will likely revert to the Jets' injured reserve if he clears waivers. The 25-year-old spent the past two seasons with the Jets, racking up 23 tackles (13 solo) across 18 games. He will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2027 campaign.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Watts' Days With Jets Are Numbered Heading into Training Camp With training camp on the horizon, it is clear that some players have improved their roster chances more than others following solid perform...

JULY 12 • SI.COM

This forgotten Jets defensive lineman still has one path to the 53-man roster New York Jets defensive lineman Eric Watts may have one path to a surprise 53-man roster spot, and it's through his versatility. Is there an...

JULY 7 • THEJETPRESS.COM

The Jets may have finally outgrown Braiden McGregor entering 2026 The New York Jets may have finally outgrown the need for players like Braiden McGregor and Eric Watts on their 53-man roster entering the 20...

JUNE 29 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Set to suit up Watts (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Watts was a full participant in practice all week, and the cleansing of any injury designation means the defensive end was able to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time for Sunday's contest. The 25-year-old will retake his role as a rotational edge rusher behind starters Braiden McGregor and Jermaine Johnson.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

TE Mason Taylor, Justin Fields (Emergency QB) Inactive for Jets' Game at Saints Four Other Deactivations for New Orleans: LB Kiko Mauigoa, DLs Mazi Smith, Payton Page & Eric Watts

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Not playing Week 16 Watts (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Watts was not cleared to practice all week while in the league's concussion protocol, and he'll look to progress enough to be available for the Jets' Week 17 home tilt against the Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 28. Micheal Clemons and Braiden McGregor should both see a slight uptick in defensive snaps Sunday in Watts' absence.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Justin Fields says he's not ready to return, but is open to playing again this season

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields says he's dealing with a knee injury but hopes to return before the season ends

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Considered unavailable Wednesday Watts (concussion) was estimated to be a non-participant at the Jets' walkthrough practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watts suffered a concussion in the team's loss to the Jaguars in Week 15, and his inability to participate to open the week comes as no surprise. The defensive end will have to clear concussion protocol to play in Week 16, and that seems like quite the uphill battle at the moment.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' undrafted rookie Brady Cook will start again at quarterback against the Saints

Brady Cook will start at quarterback for the New York Jets against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Enters concussion protocol Watts (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact With Watts done for the day, Micheal Clemons should see a small uptick in defensive snaps for the rest of Sunday's game. Watts was signed to the Jets' active roster Wednesday after starting the regular season on the team's practice squad.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undrafted rookie QB Brady Cook takes snaps with Jets starters with Tyrod Taylor, Justin Fields out

Brady Cook took the snaps with the New York Jets' starters at practice Wednesday

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Tight end Jelani Woods claimed by Jets after not playing the last 2 seasons because of injuries

Jelani Woods' football comeback continues with the New York Jets

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets' Quinnen Williams leaves practice after tweaking calf, Braelon Allen sits out with sore knee

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams left practice early after tweaking his calf

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Playing for the Jets a 'Dream' for UDFA Eric Watts Former UConn Huskie Will to ‘Do What it Takes’ to Stay on Initial 53-Man Roster

AUGUST 29, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

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Jets' Justin Fields says he's not ready to return, but is open to playing again this season

Jets' undrafted rookie Brady Cook will start again at quarterback against the Saints

Undrafted rookie QB Brady Cook takes snaps with Jets starters with Tyrod Taylor, Justin Fields out

Tight end Jelani Woods claimed by Jets after not playing the last 2 seasons because of injuries

Jets' Quinnen Williams leaves practice after tweaking calf, Braelon Allen sits out with sore knee