Jaylen Watkins

Los Angeles Chargers - DB

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Texans released DB Jaylen Watkins.

4 years ago

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.

2020-09-05 2:12:12 (ET)

Texans signed free agent DB Jaylen Watkins to a two year, $3 million contract.

5 years ago

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.

2020-03-20 2:17:00 (ET)

Watkins posted 29 tackles (20 solo) and a pass deflection in 2019.

5 years ago

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.

2020-02-01 10:40:03 (ET)

Watkins finished Monday's 24-17 loss to Kansas City with 11 tackles.

5 years ago

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.

2019-11-19 6:53:26 (ET)

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