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Texans released DB Jaylen Watkins.
Signed to a two-year, $3 million contract in March, Watkins will merely cash in the $300,000 bonus he received upon signing his deal. The 28-year-old only totaled 29 tackles in 14 games last year but could end up reuniting with the Chargers given Derwin James' season-long absence.
Texans signed free agent DB Jaylen Watkins to a two year, $3 million contract.
Watkins played 36 games with the Eagles from 2014-2017 before reemerging with the Chargers in 2019. The results weren't all that great: 14 games, three starts and 29 tackles. Overall, PFF graded Watkins as their No. 79 overall safety among 90 qualified players.
Watkins posted 29 tackles (20 solo) and a pass deflection in 2019.
Due to a litany of injuries at safety, Watkins was forced to start Weeks 9-11, recording 20 of his 29 tackles over the three-week span. Merely a depth option in the secondary, it's unclear whether the Chargers will bring the unrestricted free agent back this offseason.
Watkins finished Monday's 24-17 loss to Kansas City with 11 tackles.
Watkins' stat line against the Chiefs included 11 tackles, but nothing else. The 27-year-old remains without a sack or interception in 2019, but Watkins continues to see his role increase with the Chargers as the weeks go by. On Monday, Watkins played 65 snaps on defense, a season-high.
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