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Injury Groin
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
64
SACKS
2.0
INT
2
FF
0
TD
0
2025 Projections
Moved to injured list
The Chiefs moved Watson (groin) to injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Watson likely picked up the groin injury in last Sunday's loss to the Titans, and the Chiefs likely thought it best to shut down the cornerback for the season. With its playoff hopes dashed, the team is likely looking toward next season. Watson will end the 2025 season with 64 tackles (42 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and six passes defensed for two interceptions through 15 games.
Watson likely picked up the groin injury in last Sunday's loss to the Titans, and the Chiefs likely thought it best to shut down the cornerback for the season. With its playoff hopes dashed, the team is likely looking toward next season. Watson will end the 2025 season with 64 tackles (42 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and six passes defensed for two interceptions through 15 games.
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Measurables Review
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How do Jaylen Watson's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
197 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.51 secBench Press
18 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
32.25 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Despite his seventh-round status in the 2022 NFL Draft, Watson earned playing time as a rookie and has logged considerable action in each of his first two seasons. He and Joshua Williams performed well enough that the Chiefs allowed L'Jarius Sneed to head elsewhere (the Titans) in free agency, so the duo should log additional action in 2024. Per PFF, Watson graded out well as a tackler, a run defender and a pass rusher, evidenced by his 33 tackles (28 solo) and two sacks a season ago, and he's likely headed for a more pivotal role this season.
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Nursing groin injury
Watson (groin) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.
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Snags pick in loss
Watson tallied six solo tackles and an interception during the Chiefs' loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
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Upgrades to full practice
Watson (back) upgraded to a full practice Friday.
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Listed as limited in practice
Watson (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Secures sack in loss
Watson recorded four solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Monday's 31-28 loss to the Jaguars.
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Could stick in KC
Kansas City will try to retain Watson this offseason, Nate Taylor of ESPN suggests.
ANALYSIS
Trent McDufie is the most well-known member of the team's secondary, but Watson has been a fixture as well this season. He's been on the field for 97 percent of defensive snaps, and he has yet to allow a touchdown in coverage. The 2022 seventh-round pick is in the final year of his rookie contract, and he's likely to get a significant new deal this offseason, either in Kansas City or elsewhere.
Trent McDufie is the most well-known member of the team's secondary, but Watson has been a fixture as well this season. He's been on the field for 97 percent of defensive snaps, and he has yet to allow a touchdown in coverage. The 2022 seventh-round pick is in the final year of his rookie contract, and he's likely to get a significant new deal this offseason, either in Kansas City or elsewhere.