JUSTIN WATSON NEWS

Justin Watson: "Great all around play by Shane" | Pre Week 1 Press Conference Wide receiver Justin Watson speaks with the media after the pre season week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears

AUGUST 13, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

TOUCHDOWN! Shane Buechele Connects with Justin Watson for 22-Yard TD Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Shane Buechele connects with wide receiver Justin Watson for 22-yard TD.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Where Are They Now? Former Rams RB and Super Bowl Champion Justin Watson Coming into the league undrafted, running back Justin Watson had a lot to prove. In his three seasons with the Rams, he left an indelible ma...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Can Justin Watson Convert Offseason Hype Into a Roster Spot? Is the hype turning into something more, or will the Watson train stop short of the regular season?

AUGUST 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Can Justin Watson Convert Offseason Hype Into a Roster Spot? Is the hype turning into something more, or will the Watson train stop short of the regular season?

AUGUST 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chiefs' Travis Kelce aims to finish career in Kansas City

Andy Reid will always have a special fondness for Travis Kelce, one of the first players that the Kansas City Chiefs drafted after the coach took over a downtrodden franchise follo...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Justin Watson: "This is always a premier unit" | Press Conference 8/3 Wide receiver Justin Watson speaks with the media at Chiefs Training Camp

AUGUST 3, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Logs full practice Friday Watson (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup with the Eagles.

Impact After being limited Wednesday and Thursday, Watson logged a full practice Friday, but his status for Sunday is still up in the air. He's made only one appearance for Tampa Bay this season, but with Cyril Grayson (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (knee) out and Antonio Brown dismissed from the team, there are certainly opportunities available for the Buccaneers' backup wideouts.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited at practice Watson (quadriceps) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official website reports.

Impact The wide receiver was limited at practice for the second consecutive day to open the week. Watson has missed the Bucs' last two games while dealing with a quadriceps injury, but his ability to practice early in the week bodes well for his chances to play in Sunday's wild-card contest versus the Eagles.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Wednesday Watson (quadriceps) logged a limited practice Wednesday.

Impact Watson missed the Buccaneers' last two games of the regular season while dealing with a quadriceps injury. The wide receiver's ability to practice is a positive sign for his chances to play in Sunday's wild-card matchup with the Eagles.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Watson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Watson will be sidelined for the second consecutive contest due to the quadriceps injury. Jaelon Darden and Scotty Miller should be the depth option in Tampa Bay's receiving corps for Week 18.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Watson (quadriceps) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session.

Impact Watson was sidelined for Sunday's win over the Jets and is still bothered by his quad issue ahead of Week 18. If he has a chance to play Sunday against Carolina, he'll likely need to practice in some capacity Friday.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Week 17 Watson (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The reserve wideout was able to log 19 snaps on special teams in Week 16 against the Panthers, an appearance that represented his season debut after overcoming a knee injury. However, Watson picked up a quadriceps issue in that contest that will put him right back on the shelf Sunday. He'll have one more chance to tune up for postseason play in the Week 18 regular-season finale versus the Panthers.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Watson (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Watson played 19 snaps on special teams in his season debut last week after spending the first 15 weeks of the season on the PUP list, and he's now dealing with a quadriceps issue. If available, the 25-year-old could see more offensive action Sunday if Mike Evans (knee) or Antonio Brown (ankle) is sidelined.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from PUP list Watson (knee) was activated from the PUP list Friday.

Impact Watson returned to practice Dec. 8 and is now ready to rejoin the active roster after missing the first 15 weeks of the campaign. The 2018 fifth-round pick caught seven passes for 94 yards in 2020 and should fill a depth role in Tampa Bay's receiving corps.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to practice Watson (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday.

Impact Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that he didn't expect Watson to return to the field in 2021, but he'll now be able to join the team for practice. If the receiver isn't activated from the PUP list within 21 days, he'll be forced to miss the remainder of the season.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs CB Richard Sherman, WR Justin Watson cleared for return to practice The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have cleared two players for a return to practice after lengthy absences due to injury

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Unlikely to return in 2021 Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that he doubts Watson (knee) will be able to return from the reserve/PUP list this season, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watson was initially expected to be sidelined until around November, but it appears as though he'll be forced to miss the entire 2021 campaign after he underwent knee surgery in late July. The 25-year-old is slated to become a free agent during the offseason after spending his first four professional seasons in Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still yet to practice Watson (knee) has yet to return to practice after being placed on the reserve/PUP list in August, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The wide receiver sustained the knee injury in training camp and had surgery in July. The expectation was that Watson would be able to return at some point in November, but he hasn't returned to practice yet.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits PUP list Watson (knee) lands on the Buccaneers PUP list, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watson underwent knee surgery in July and is expected to be out until at least November. When the 25-year-old returns from injury, he likely won't receive any meaningful snaps, as Tampa Bay's receiving core is pretty stacked. The former Pennsylvania receiver is slated to sneak behind Tyler Johnson on the depth chart once he's fully recovered.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee surgery Watson will miss four months after undergoing knee surgery, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The news explains why Watson was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list earlier in the day. He's now expected to be out until late November at the earliest.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to PUP list Watson (undisclosed) was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list Saturday.

Impact The Buccaneers didn't list a specific injury with the designation, so it's unclear exactly why Watson was placed on the PUP list. The 25-year-old could be on the outside looking in when it comes to a roster spot, so any missed time will be crucial.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be victim of numbers game Watson is trending downward for a roster spot as training camp approaches, per Greg Auman of The Athletic.

Impact It's not so much what Watson did or didn't do during offseason workouts and minicamp, but rather it's a product of Tampa Bay's depth at wide receiver and his minimal role for most of last year. Watson posted a 7-94 line over his first three 2020 contests but didn't see another target the rest of the way, and he was inactive for three of the Buccaneers' four postseason games. The fourth-year wideout will be on the final year of his rookie contact in 2021, and although he has been a steady force on special teams with 20 tackles on coverage units over three seasons, Auman points out Watson is now competing with younger depth linebackers and defensive backs for that spot as well.

JULY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors ride strong 3rd quarter to 114-103 win over Nets

Pascal Siakam had 27 points and nine rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 25 points and the Toronto Raptors ran away from the Brooklyn Nets in the third quarter, winning their fourth straig...

APRIL 22, 2021 • Associated Press