JAYLEN WATSON #35 - CORNERBACK - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
64  TCKL  •
2  INT  •
2  SCK 
#35 - CORNERBACK - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
64 TCKL
2 INT
2 SCK
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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

Chiefs players react to shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl parade

Several Chiefs players extended prayers and sympathies to those affected by the shooting that took place in Kansas City at the end of the te...
FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Chiefs players react to shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl parade
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 • FOX SPORTS
Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed doesn’t talk much, just ‘goes in and gets it done’
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
SACK: Jaylen Watson Goes Unblocked on CB Blitz to Record the Sack Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson goes unblocked on a corner blitz, sparking a sack of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovail...
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM
Active Sunday Watson (thigh) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Impact Watson was added to the injury report Friday, but he'll still suit up for the divisional matchup. The second-year cornerback should handle his usual rotational role Sunday. Over his past four appearances, Watson has totaled eight tackles and two pass defenses while playing around 50 percent of Kansas City's defensive snaps.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Watson (thigh) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Impact The second-year corner out of Washington State popped up on Kansas City's injury report Friday with a thigh issue. Watson was held to limited participation in Friday's practice and is now listed as questionable this Sunday. If the 25-year-old is unable to go this weekend, Nic Jones will likely see more snaps in the Chiefs' secondary.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs Give Final Injury Updates on Nick Bolton and Jaylen Watson Kansas City has a good idea of whether its linebacker and cornerback will be available on Sunday night.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Jaylen Watson to Miss Chiefs' Thursday Practice With Shoulder Injury Kansas City’s second-year cornerback joins two other Chiefs who won’t practice on Thursday afternoon.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
HIT-STICK: Jaylen Watson's Huge Tackle Reverberates Throughout EverBank Stadium Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson's hit-stick tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk reverberates throughout...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM
Jaylen Watson's hit-stick tackle on Christian Kirk reverberates throughout EverBank Stadium Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson's hit-stick tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk reverberates throughout...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • NFL.COM
Jaylen Watson: "Everything just slows down in the process" | Press Conferences 8/8 CB Jaylen Watson speaks to the media from 2023 Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph, Missouri.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM
Chiefs stock watch: Who's rising and who's falling after the first week of training camp? Running back Deneric Prince and tight end Matt Bushman are up, while cornerback Jaylen Watson and safety Mike Edwards are down.
JULY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Second-Year Jump: Jaylen Watson is a Rising Star Jaylen Watson went from a seventh-rounder to a starter for a Super Bowl champion in his first year. How can he take the second-year jump in...
JULY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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