JAYLEN WATSON NEWS

Making return in divisional round Watson (lower leg) is active for Saturday's AFC divisional-round matchup against Houston.

Impact Watson will make is return to the field after missing the Chiefs' final 11 games of the regular season while on IR due to a fractured fibula-tibia. It's not clear how much of a workload he'll handle after the extended absence, as Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported earlier in the week that the third-year cornerback could have his snaps monitored if able to suit up. With Watson back in action, Keith Taylor is a healthy scratch Saturday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Takes big step toward return The Chiefs activated Watson (lower leg) off injured reserve Friday, and he remains questionable to play Saturday against Houston.

Impact Watson had been on IR since Oct. 22 after fracturing his left fibula-tibia Week 7 versus San Francisco. He was designated to return Jan. 3 and logged a trio of full practices this week. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid implied Thursday that Watson has a real chance of playing Saturday but also suggested that he may not get a full workload, saying of the cornerback, "we'll see how it goes as far as the game reps and all that," per Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Houston Watson (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Saturday's AFC divisional-round clash against the Texans.

Impact Watson has been on the Chiefs' injured reserve since Oct. 22 after fracturing his left fibula-tibia in Week 7 against the 49ers. He was designated to return from IR on Jan. 3, and he was a full participant in practice all week. Watson would have to be activated from IR before Saturday's playoff bout in order to play.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Promising start to practice week Watson (lower leg), who is currently on IR, was a full participant in practice Tuesday.

Impact Watson hasn't played since fracturing his left ankle Week 7 against San Francisco, but he was designated to return from injured reserve Jan. 3 and appears to have a real chance of playing in Saturday's AFC divisional-round matchup against Houston. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid echoed that possibility Tuesday, saying of Watson, "I'm not telling you he can play a whole game, but I think he has a chance of playing. We'll see," per Jordan Foote of SI.com. Of late, Josh Williams has been playing most of the defensive snaps opposite Trent McDuffie at cornerback.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doing well at practice Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Watson (lower leg) is participating in practice and "moving around well," Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Watson has his 21-day practice window opened January 3, and he appears to be making significant progress toward a return from IR in time to suit up for the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. As a result of Kansas City having earned the No. 1 seed in the AFC, Watson has the benefit of an additional week to focus on his health. He'll need to be activated from IR in order to be eligible for postseason action.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Chiefs opening window for CB Jaylen Watson The Kansas City Chiefs are opening the 21-day practice window for starting cornerback Jaylen Watson, ESPN reported Friday.Watson, 26, has be...

JANUARY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Designated to return from IR The Chiefs designated Watson (leg) for return from injured reserve Friday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Watson suffered a broken tibia-fibula in Week 7 against San Francisco and has been recovering on injured reserve for the last 10 weeks. Watson is expected to practice Friday. He obviously isn't going to play Sunday against the Broncos with the Chiefs already announcing they will rest their starters, but it does sound like Watson will have a chance to potentially play in the divisional round of the playoffs in a little more than two weeks. Friday will mark the opening of Watson's 21-day window for activation.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Chiefs placed Watson (lower leg) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Watson fractured his ankle during Sunday's win over the 49ers, an injury that will keep him out for the rest of the 2024 regular season, though he could be available to come back off IR if the Chiefs make a deep playoff run, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. With Watson sidelined, Nazeeh Johnson should have the inside track on Joshua Williams for the second starting corner job opposite Trent McDuffie, though the Chiefs signed Keith Taylor on Tuesday to bring in some additional depth and competition at the position.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs Place Sign New CB After Placing Jaylen Watson on IR The Kansas City Chiefs have already made a move to sign a cornerback replacement after they officially placed Jaylen Watson on injured reser...

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Done for regular season, at least Watson (lower leg) is slated to undergo surgery in the coming days to repair a fractured left fibula-tibia and will miss the remainder of the 2024 regular season, Jeremy Fowler of...

Impact Watson has a chance to return to the field should the Chiefs still be in contention late in the playoffs, but his recovery timetable may also sideline him longer than January or February. The third-year pro had been essentially an every-down player at outside cornerback for Kansas City, so his absence will afford Nazeeh Johnson and Joshua Williams additional starting reps at outside cornerback. Expect Watson to be officially placed on IR in the near future.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Watson Injury Details Reported, Set to Undergo Surgery Before Long Recovery Starting cornerback Jaylen Watson is reportedly set to have surgery on his fractured ankle before beginning a long road back to the football...

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • SI.COM

Suffers signifcant injury Watson suffered a fractured ankle in Sunday's win over the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Watson was spotted with crutches and a cast after the victory, so the news isn't exactly surprising. The Washington State product will undergo further imagining Monday to determine the severity of the fracture and whether or not he may be able to return at some point later this season. Watson's likely absence in the weeks ahead will leave the Chiefs without one of their starting corners, and increased opportunities for Nazeeh Johnson and Joshua Williams.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers signifcant injury Watson suffered a fractured ankle in Sunday's win over the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Watson was spotted with crutches and a cast after the victory, so the news isn't exactly surprising. The Washington State product will undergo further imagining Monday to determine the severity of the fracture and whether or not he may be able to return at some point later this season. Watson's likely absence in the weeks ahead will leave the Chiefs without one of their starting corners and afford increased opportunity for Nazeeh Johnson and Joshua Williams.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On crutches Watson (ankle) was on crutches and wearing a cast after Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact The cornerback suffered the injury during the game after making three tackles (two solo). Watson has 32 tackles (21 solo) and six passes defensed this season. Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson should see more action if Watson is forced to miss time.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On crutches Watson (ankle) was on crutches and wearing a cast after Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact The cornerback suffered the injury during the game after making three tackles (two solo). Watson has 32 tackles (21 solo) and six passes defensed this season. Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson should see more action if Watson is forced to miss time.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for day Watson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

Impact Watson's day is officially done after he suffered an ankle injury in the second half versus San Francisco. Moving forward, if Watson is unavailable, Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson will see added work in the secondary with Kansas City.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Sunday Watson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

Impact Watson sustained the ankle injury in the second half versus San Francisco and if he can't return, the cornerback will finish his day with three total tackles (one solo). In Watson's absence, Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson are candidates to step into larger roles in the secondary.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles Week 1 Watson notched 11 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defensed during Thursday's 27-20 win over the Ravens.

Impact Watson played 96 percent of defensive snaps versus the Ravens on Thursday, effectively starting over Joshua Williams. If Watson has truly earned the starting job across from Trent McDuffie at cornerback, as is reflected on Kansas City's depth chart for Week 1, he'll warrant consideration in IDP formats heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Bengals. It's possible, though, that Williams is simply being eased back into action after having missed much of the preseason due to a hamstring issue.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off PUP list The Chiefs activated Jones (undisclosed) off the active/PUP list Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Jones could still be nursing the undisclosed injury that landed him on Kansas City's active/PUP list earlier in July, but he was able to return to practice Wednesday. The 2022 seventh-round pick out of Washington State will likely be competing for a rotational spot in the Chiefs' secondary now that he's back on the field.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on PUP list The Chiefs placed Watson (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Wednesday.

Impact Watson appears to be dealing with an undisclosed injury ahead of the start of training camp Sunday. He'll be eligible to come off the PUP list at any time through camp or the preseason, once healthy enough to practice. The 2022 seventh-round draft pick was a rotational contributor for Kansas City last season, but he now appears primed for a more pivotal role following the departure of L'Jarius Sneed.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Jaylen Watson reveals he had surgery after playing injured for five months Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson played nearly the entire season with an injury that required surgery.

MARCH 7, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Can't-Miss Play: Chiefs pounce on SF's costly muffed punt for MASSIVE turn in momentum Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson falls on a muffed punt after the football hits the foot of San Francisco 49ers defensive bac...

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • NFL.COM

Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed doesn’t talk much, just ‘goes in and gets it done’

L'Jarius Sneed prefers to let his play speak for him. On Sunday, he'll be key to slowing down 49ers stars Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Jaylen Watson's Blanket Coverage Prevents the Long Completion Kanas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson's blanket coverage prevents Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's launch from ending in a co...

JANUARY 22, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM