Jordan Watkins - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Inactive for SNF Watkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Bears.

Impact Watkins will head back to the bench after being active in Week 16 against the Colts. The wide receiver will be a healthy scratch for the fourth time in five weeks.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

49ers' George Kittle misses key game against Bears with ankle injury

San Francisco star tight end George Kittle will miss the 49ers’ key game in playoff positioning on Sunday night against the Chicago Bears with an ankle injury

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Active for MNF Watkins is active for Monday night's game against the Colts.

Impact With Ricky Pearsall (knee) back on the shelf, Watkins is getting the nod Monday night. Watkins has appeared in three games this season, recording a pair of catches for 26 yards.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Sunday Watkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Browns, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact The wide receiver and punt returner will be a healthy scratch for the third consecutive week. That stretch has coincided with the return of Ricky Pearsall in Week 11. Watkins also remains behind Skyy Moore on the team's punt returner depth chart.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Carolina Watkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Panthers, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact The rookie fourth-rounder will be a healthy scratch for a second consecutive game, with his absence coinciding with the return of Ricky Pearsall in Week 11. Watkins' next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Browns, though he's unlikely to suit up unless Pearsall, Jauan Jennings, Demarcus Robinson, Kendrick Bourne or Skyy Moore were to miss time.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Cardinals Watkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact A new inactive, the wide receiver failed to record a reception in Week 10. Watkins' new status is likely to be related to the return of 2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall, who is set to start his first game since Week 4.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Overlooked 49ers rookie should see increased role after Brandon Aiyuk news There is a possibility Brandon Aiyuk will not play at all this season, which could open the door for rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • NINERNOISE.COM

No targets against Rams Watkins was limited to three snaps on offense (five percent) and did not garner a target in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Rams.

Impact Watkins was held without a reception for the first time in the three games since returning from a calf injury. The fourth-round pick has watched his targets dwindle from two to one before finishing with zero in Sunday's loss. That is a concerning trend for those hoping the rookie would carve out a significant role for the injury-depleted 49ers this season. Watkins is off the fantasy radar for next Sunday's tilt against the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another one-catch outing Sunday Watkins hauled in his only target for 19 yards in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Giants.

Impact Watkins nabbed another reception in his second appearance of the season after injuries delayed the start of his professional career. The fourth-round rookie logged just eight snaps on offense (12 percent), a role too small for anyone to generate fantasy value in. Head coach Kyle Shanahan historically has not trusted rookie receivers in larger roles, so Watkins' snap count should remained capped against the Rams next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in NFL debut Watkins recorded a seven-yard reception on two targets in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Texans.

Impact A fourth-round pick out of Ole Miss, Watkins had his NFL debut delayed after a high-ankle sprain kept him out for the preseason before he then injured his calf in a mid-September practice. After a full slate of practices in Week 8, Watkins finally received the green light to play, though the rookie receiver barely saw the field Sunday. He logged just six of the 49ers' 48 snaps on offense, placing him fifth among San Francisco wideouts.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday night Watkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's matchup with the Falcons.

Impact The rookie wide receiver is a healthy scratch even with Ricky Pearsall still out due to a knee injury. Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, Demarcus Robinson and Skyy Moore are leading the 49ers' wide receiver depth chart for this game. Watkins was a possible candidate for punt return duties, but it appears that Moore will handle that role instead.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could make pro debut Watkins does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Watkins has dealt with a calf injury since Week 3 and will enter game day without an injury designation for the first time since. He was a healthy scratch in Weeks 1 and 2, so there's no guarantee he'll be active. However, Watkins could have a chance to suit up with Rickey Pearsall (knee) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (calf) both ruled out for Sunday's matchup.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant again Watkins (calf) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Watkins appears on track to play Sunday against the Falcons after missing the first six games of the season. If he can suit up, he might get snaps, too, as Jauan Jennings (ankle/rib/shoulder, LP), Ricky Pearsall (knee, DNP), Marquez Valdes-Scantling (calf, DNP) and Skyy Moore (ankle, LP) are all listed on the 49ers' Week 7 injury report, while Kendrick Bourne and Demarcus Robinson are San Francisco's only healthy options at the position. The Ole Miss product went in the fourth round of the draft in April after tying for the SEC lead in touchdown catches with nine last year.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back on practice field Watkins (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Watkins has missed the entire regular season up to this point as he's been recovering from a high ankle sprain, but it now looks like he's nearing a return to game action. He'll have two more chances to upgrade to a full practice before San Francisco releases its final practice report of the week Friday.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Brock Purdy and George Kittle return to practice amid injury woes

The San Francisco 49ers have welcomed quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle back to practice on a limited basis

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers' season in jeopardy after losing Fred Warner to injury

The San Francisco 49ers have started the 2025 season strong despite injuries to key players

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains sideined Watkins (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Watkins will miss his fourth straight game and has yet to practice in any capacity since suffering the calf injury. He has yet to play this season after being a healthy scratch early in the campaign.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco's Brock Purdy out again, Mac Jones questionable but expected to start

Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his fourth game this season for San Francisco due to a toe injury

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Brock Purdy remains out and Mac Jones is limited for the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their game against Tampa Bay without their top two quarterbacks healthy enough to throw at practice

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Misses practice Thursday Watkins (calf) did not participate at practice Thursday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watkins remained unavailable for practice Thursday, as he continues to nurse the calf injury that he suffered in early September. The wide receiver will have one more chance to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Watkins (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Watkins has dealt with ankle and calf injuries and has been sidelined for his entire rookie season to this point. His inability to practice doesn't bode well for his chances to be active in Week 6 against the Buccaneers, though he has a few days to change his outlook.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy misses practice due to toe injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is still sidelined by a toe injury and missed practice on Wednesday

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for TNF Watkins (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Selected in the fourth round of the 2025 Draft back in April, Watkins is still waiting to make his regular-season NFL debut. He suffered a high-ankle sprain back in August and is now dealing with a calf issue. Watkins is missing a big opportunity to play with all the injuries San Francisco is dealing with at wide receiver.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries Mount for 49ers With Brock Purdy, Top Receivers Sidelined vs. Rams

Injuries to Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings have left the 49ers shorthanded for a crucial division showdown.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Injuries Mount for 49ers With Brock Purdy, Top Receivers Sidelined vs. Rams

Not yet practicing Watkins (calf) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Impact Watkins hasn't practiced in any fashion since Sept. 18 and appears likely to miss a third straight game due to injury Thursday against the Rams. The fourth-round rookie wideout previously missed Week 1 while recovering from a high-ankle sprain, then was a healthy inactive for Week 2 before injuring his calf in practice.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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