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| HT/WT: 6-2, 215 lbs |
| Birthplace: South Park, PA |
| Age: 30 |
| School: Penn |
| Experience: 9 |
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Top Justin Watson News
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Justin Watson: Fails to make Houston's roster
Watson was released by the Texans on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Watson was in camp with the Texans after appearing in three regular-season games with Houston in 2025. The 30-year-old wide receiver is a veteran of 93 NFL games, so he may garner some interest as a depth option for a team in search of help in the passing game.
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Texans' Justin Watson: On field for minicamp
Watson (concussion) participated during the Texans' minicamp session Tuesday, David J. Phillip of the Associated Press reports.
Watson suffered a postseason-ending concussion during Houston's wild-card win over Pittsburgh in January, but he's back to full health with minicamp underway. He currently projects for a depth role in a wide receiver corps led by two-time Pro Bowler Nico Collins and 2025 second-rounder Jayden Higgins.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Season derailed by calf issue
Watson recorded three receptions for 30 yards on four targets over three regular-season games.
Watson, who also suffered a postseason-ending concussion in the wild-card win over the Steelers, logged 40 percent or more of the offensive snaps in Week 1 and Week 2 before succumbing to a calf injury that landed him on injured reserve until the Week 18 matchup against the Colts. The wide receiver only logged 19 percent of the offensive snaps and wasn't targeted in his return. Rookie Jaylin Noel seems to have absorbed Watson's role in the offense, and it is unclear if the veteran will be able to reclaim his role heading into the 2026 season.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Won't play in divisional round
Watson (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Patriots.
The veteran wideout from Penn sustained a concussion in the Texans' wild-card win over the Steelers on Monday and wasn't able to clear protocol in time to play in the divisional round. Watson appeared in just three regular-season games for Houston in 2025, catching three of four targets for 30 yards. While he's sidelined Sunday, expect Jaylin Noel and Xavier Hutchinson to have expanded roles in the Texans' receiving corps.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Unable to practice Wednesday
Watson (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday.
Watson suffered a concussion in the Texans' wild-card game against the Steelers on Monday. The 29-year-old has both Thursday and Friday to have a chance at returning to practice. Watson still faces an uphill battle in clearing the NFL's concussion protocol in preparation for the Texans' AFC divisional-round matchup Saturday.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Won't return Monday
Watson (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's wild-card game against the Steelers.
Watson suffered a head injury during the third quarter and has been diagnosed with a concussion. He didn't get any touches or targets prior to his departure. With Nico Collins (concussion) also ruled out for the remainder of the wild-card contest, Houston's wideout corps for the rest of the game consists of Jayden Higgins, Christian Kirk, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Undergoing concussion evaluation
Watson is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Monday's wild-card game against Pittsburgh.
Watson was deemed questionable to return near the end of the third quarter. He spent some time in the medical tent before walking to the locker room. Watson typically serves as a depth wideout and also contributes on special teams.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Activated from IR
The Texans activated Watson (calf) from injured reserve Monday.
Watson's 21-day window to return from injured reserve was set to close Wednesday, and with the Texans activating him from injured reserve, he'll be available for Houston's regular-season finale against Indianapolis on Sunday. Watson landed on IR in mid-September, and in the two games prior to his injury he logged three catches (on four targets) for 30 yards while also contributing on special teams.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Won't play Saturday
The Texans announced Friday that Watson (calf), who remains on IR, is ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers.
Watson is not yet ready to return to game action despite having had his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 10. The depth wideout's next chance to return to the field will come Week 18 against the Colts, though if the Texans don't activate him to the 53-man roster by Wednesday, Dec. 31, he will be forced to spend the remainder of the 2025 campaign on IR.
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Texans' Justin Watson: Not activated for Week 16
Watson (calf) has not been activated from injured reserve Saturday and is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Watson will remain on IR despite having been a full participant at practice throughout Week 16. His next chance to retake the field is in Week 17 on the road against the Chargers.
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