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Russell Wilson's deep ball to Nabers gets picked off by Jaylen Watson in end zone Kansas City Chiefs corner back Jaylen Watson intercepts a pass thrown short of New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers by quarterback Rus...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • NFL.COM

Starts at outside corner Watson recorded six tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed in Friday's 27-21 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Watson started at outside corner, opposite Trent McDuffie, and was off the field for only one defensive snap. Watson looked to be in line for a breakout 2024 season before suffering a serious leg injury that sidelined him for most of the year. Now healthy, he appears to have retained a significant role in the secondary.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at outside corner Watson recorded six tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed in Friday's 27-21 loss to the Chargers.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Past concussion Watson recorded one pass defended in Friday's 29-27 preseason loss to the Bears.

Impact Watson suffered a concussion in Kansas City's first preseason game and had been sidelined since. He passed protocol and logged 18 total snaps (17 on defense) and should be ready to roll for Kansas City's Week 1 matchup against the Chargers.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Chiefs DB Jaylen Watson comments on new additions to the secondary During Monday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs DB Jaylen Watson commented on new additions to the secondary | @EdEastonJr

AUGUST 19, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Jaylen Watson on Week 1 in Brazil: 'We Have the Opportunity to Travel Across the World and Play Football in Front of Fans' | Press Conference 8/18 Jaylen Watson spoke to the media on Monday, August 18.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs lose safety for season, cornerback with concussion | Arkansas Democrat Gazette ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Kansas City starting cornerback Jaylen Watson was placed in the concussion protocol and backup safety Deon Bush lost for...

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ARKANSASONLINE.COM

Chiefs lose safety Deon Bush for season; cornerback Jaylen Watson in concussion protocol

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AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Enters concussion protocol Watson (concussion) is ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason contest against the Cardinals.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Watson: 'Each Year I Try To Go In and Make a Name for Myself and I'll Try To Do The Same This Year' | Press Conference 6/18 Kansas City Chiefs cornerback, Jaylen Watson addressed the media on Wednesday, June 18th after Mandatory Minicamp.

JUNE 18, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

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APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Chiefs agree to 2-year, $20 million deal with veteran cornerback Kristian Fulton, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract with former Titans and Char...

MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Contributes in limited action Watson only played in six regular-season games in 2024, but he finished with 32 tackles (21 solo) and six pass breakups.

Impact The cornerback missed the last 11 games of the regular season with a fractured fibula-tibia, but he returned for the playoffs and recorded five tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed across three games. Watson also started six games as a rookie in 2022 and two more in 2023, but this was the first regular season in which he started every game he played in. The seventh-round pick in 2022 is entering the final year of his rookie deal.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • 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.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • 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.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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