- Quez Watkins
- #16
- Team PHI
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
- Manager FA
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Bumped to third on depth chart
Watkins is now seated at third on the Eagles' depth chart after the acquisition of A.J. Brown, Zach Berman of the Athletic reports.
Analysis: Watkins' volume almost certainly takes a hit, as he had been slated to be the Eagles' No. 2 receiver after DeVonta Smith prior to the Brown trade. It's possible, however, that with defenses now having two legit No. 1 receivers to focus on, the Southern Miss product will be more open to scoop up targets and rack up yards. The most likely scenario is that the 2020 sixth-round pick will find it hard to surpass last year's 43 catches and 647 yards.
Published: Mon, May 2 at 9:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Could be No. 2 receiver next year
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Wednesday that Watkins can be one of the better No. 2 receivers in the league, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: The 2020 sixth-round pick doesn't have the numbers to back that up at this stage in his career, but he took a huge step forward after a quiet rookie season, showing a knack for big plays and high-difficulty catches. Jalen Reagor, a first-round pick from the same draft, can't say the same, which is part of the reason Sirianni referred to him as the team's No. 3 receiver when talking with reporters Wednesday. Of course, the Eagles could also draft or sign someone to push both Watkins and Reagor…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 19 at 9:54am by Rotowire.com
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Seven targets in postseason loss
Watkins caught two of seven targets for 35 yards during Sunday's 31-15 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Watkins drew seven targets during the Eagles' Week 18 loss to the Cowboys, and he matched that total during the postseason opener. The 23-year-old saw an inconsistent workload during the 2021 campaign and secured 43 of 62 targets for 647 yards and a touchdown while rushing once for three yards across 17 regular-season appearances. He showed some improvement during his second professional campaign and could enter the 2022 season as Philadelphia's No. 2 option at wide receiver.
Published: Mon, Jan 17 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores in finale
Watkins caught five of seven targets for 84 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 51-26 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Watkins helped Philadelphia move the sticks during Saturday's contest, but his performance was enhanced by a 36-yard touchdown with under two minutes remaining. That play marked the second-year wideout's first and only end-zone trip of the regular season. Given his strong finish, though, Watkins will strive to carry some of his momentum into next weekend's playoff game.
Published: Sat, Jan 8 at 9:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs full practice
Watkins (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Analysis: Watkins will be on the field Saturday against the Cowboys, but he still hasn't caught more than four passes in a game this season, and his snap share dropped well south of the usual range in two of the past three weeks. His fantasy floor is low, and his upside is modest in a run-heavy offense.
Published: Wed, Jan 5 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in walk-through session
Watkins was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice due to a knee injury.
Analysis: Watkins again played more than half of the Eagles' offensive snaps in last week's 27-17 win over Washington, but his role in the passing attack was fairly muted, as he finished with two catches for 15 yards on four targets. Though he's banged up coming out of that Week 17 contest, Watkins should be ready to play in Saturday's regular-season finale versus the Cowboys if he's able to maintain limited participation or upgrade to full activity in practices Wednesday and Thursday.
Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in win
Watkins caught two of his four targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Football Team.
Analysis: Watkins finished third among Eagles pass catchers with four targets but wasn't able to convert that into much yardage. While the 23-year-old remains a tertiary option in the passing game, he may be in line for more work in Week 18 if the Eagles opt to bench any of their top players in what is now a meaningless game in terms of the standings.
Published: Mon, Jan 3 at 11:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Efficient with three catches
Watkins secured all three targets for 43 yards in the Eagles' 34-10 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Analysis: Watkins checked in second behind DeVonta Smith in receptions and receiving yardage, and while his perfect catch rate was a highlight, he did get whistled for holding on what would have been a Dallas Goedert touchdown grab early in the third quarter. The speedy second-year wideout has multiple receptions in all but one game this season, but he hasn't topped four catches in any one contest. Watkins lines up for a favorable matchup on paper against a suspect Washington secondary in Week 17.
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 4:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited to two catches
Watkins secured both his targets for 14 yards in the Eagles' 27-17 win over Washington on Tuesday night.
Analysis: The speedster was able to clear the COVID-19 protocols approximately 48 hours prior to kickoff, but his overall impact on the game was minimal. Watkins has had some serviceable performances this season as a deep threat, yet the boom-or-bust nature of his production limits his fantasy appeal to that of deep-league speculative play.
Published: Tue, Dec 21 at 8:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Comes off COVID-19 list
The Eagles reinstated Watkins from the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday.
Analysis: Philadelphia never revealed whether Watkins' placement on the list Monday was the result of a positive test of the virus, but the NFL's decision to postpone the Eagles' originally scheduled game for Sunday back to Tuesday due to COVID-19-related concerns within the Washington organization ultimately provided the receiver with enough time to clear the necessary protocols. Though he didn't have the benefit of practicing this week, Watkins should continue to hold down a regular role in…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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Eagles-Washington moved to Tuesday
Watkins and the Eagles will no longer play Washington on Sunday, after the NFL officially rescheduled the matchup between the two teams for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Analysis: Due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within Washington's organization, the NFL is hopeful that by delaying the game two days, the Football Team will restore enough players from the reserve/COVID-19 list to alleviate depth concerns on the roster. Philadelphia has thus far avoided a team-wide outbreak of the virus, though Watkins is the lone player on the roster currently residing on the COVID-19 list. The Eagles haven't indicated where Watkins stands in his bid to return from the list, but the…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Added to COVID-19 list
The Eagles placed Watkins on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Analysis: The team hasn't revealed whether Watkins was placed on the list due to a positive test for the virus or a close-contact situation. In the former case, Watkins -- if vaccinated -- would have a shot at receiving clearance for Sunday's game against Washington if he's asymptomatic for a 48-hour period and tests negative for the virus twice at least 24 hours apart. Prior to the Eagles' Week 14 bye, Watkins had suited up in each of the team's first 13 games, producing a 31-491-0 line on 46 targets.
Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 60 yards
Watkins secured all three of his targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 33-18 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Watkins led the Eagles' receivers by playing 77 percent of the team's offensive snaps Sunday, and he posted his second-highest yardage total of the season in the win. He's now been targeted at least three times in four of the last five games, and he's secured 11 of 18 targets for 125 yards while rushing once for three yards during that time.
Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 8:31am by Rotowire.com
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Five targets in defeat
Watkins caught two of his five targets for 23 yards and rushed once for three yards in Sunday's 13-7 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: A week after putting up a goose egg on a season-low target count of one, Watkins was back up to a more standard workload Sunday. Unfortunately, it also translated to a fairly customary level of production, as the 23-year-old hasn't registered more than 33 yards in any of his past five games. He still played eight more snaps than Jalen Reagor's 45, however.
Published: Tue, Nov 30 at 12:33am by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't factor into win
Watkins did not catch his only target in Sunday's 40-29 win over the Saints.
Analysis: A week after setting a season high in catches, Watkins saw a season low in both receptions and targets. While he still played more than Jalen Reagor, neither wideout is likely to be able to produce consistently in what is increasingly a run-first offense in Philadelphia.
Published: Mon, Nov 22 at 10:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs season high in catches
Watkins caught four of his six targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Watkins saw more targets in this one than he had since Week 4, perhaps because Dallas Goedert (head) left with a possible concussion. The Southern Miss product still put up a lackluster yardage total, however, and has topped 50 yards just once this season -- back in Week 2. He could be in line for greater production if Goedert is forced to miss any time.
Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 10:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Two more catches in loss
Watkins caught two of his three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: For the second straight game, the Eagles attempted fewer than 20 passes, with DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert each seeing six. That left mere scraps for Watkins, the ostensible third receiving option on the team. While he continued his streak of at least a pair of catches in every game this season, the nine yards were his fewest of the year.
Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 8:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in both targets
Watkins caught each of his two targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 44-6 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Watkins has two or three catches in every game this season and continued that streak Sunday. He may see increased attention if Jalen Reagor (ankle) needs to miss time, however.
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Two grabs in loss
Watkins caught two of his four targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 33-22 loss to Las Vegas.
Analysis: Watkins didn't see a target until midway through the third quarter with the Eagles trailing by 23. He kept his streak of at least two catches in every game this season intact. Unfortunately, the 23-year-old has only topped 50 yards once this year, and that was back in Week 2.
Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 11:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in third straight
Watkins caught three of his five targets for 44 yards in Thursday's 28-22 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Right now, it's clear that Watkins is ahead of Jalen Reagor (no catches on three targets) on the depth chart, at least when it comes to how Jalen Hurts sees it. While Reagor has played more snaps in every game but one this season, Watkins has generally produced equal or better numbers from game to game though neither has gone for more than 53 yards over the past four weeks.
Published: Fri, Oct 15 at 8:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in win
Watkins caught all three of his targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: The 23-year-old continues to outproduce Jalen Reagor and even out-snapped him for the first time this season 52-43. Watkins has also seen a red-zone target in each of the past two weeks, while Reagor has none at all this year. Watkins is still tough to rely on, however, because he has only one game all season with more than three targets.
Published: Tue, Oct 12 at 12:33am by Rotowire.com
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Upgrades to full activity
Watkins (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Watkins looks to be in the clear for Sunday's game at Carolina after he took every rep during Thursday's session after being listed as a limited participant a day earlier. The second-year player has been a steady complementary presence in the Eagles' Jalen Hurts-led passing attack, totaling 10 receptions for 219 yards on 14 targets through the team's first four contests.
Published: Thu, Oct 7 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited with knee injury
Watkins was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a knee injury, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The team's No. 3 receiver, Watkins has played between 48 and 66 percent of snaps in each game, including 58 percent Sunday, when he saw a season-high seven targets in a 42-30 loss to the Chiefs. With No. 2 receiver Jalen Reagor struggling, Watkins has a chance to move up the depth chart if he puts the knee injury behind him quickly. The Eagles face Carolina in Week 5.
Published: Wed, Oct 6 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Seven targets in loss
Watkins caught three of his seven targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 42-30 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: The 2020 sixth-round pick doubled his target total for the season in the game, although he didn't have much to show for it at the end of the day. Still, he played 43 snaps (58 percent), just nine fewer than Jalen Reagor, who was pretty much invisible the whole contest. Through four games, Watkins has outproduced the Eagles' first-rounder from the same draft class as him, with Watkins delivering a 10-219 line compared to Reagor's 14-116.
Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 11:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches both targets in loss
Watkins caught both of his two targets for 46 yards in Monday's 41-21 loss to Dallas.
Analysis: Watkins accounted for the Eagles' longest play of the day, fending off pass interference to record a 41-yard reception in the third quarter. His night could have looked a lot better in the box score, too, but he had two catches totaling 45 yards called back due to penalties. Watkins appears to be gaining traction in the offense; his snap share has climbed from 49 to 51 to 64 percent through the first three contests.
Published: Wed, Sep 29 at 1:00am by Rotowire.com
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Long reception powers production
Watkins recorded two receptions on two targets for 117 yards in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Watkins saw only a pair of targets, but he made the most of them. His first reception came late in the first quarter and went for 26 yards. One drive later, he recorded a 91-yard reception that finished just shy of the end zone. Watkins has only five targets through two weeks, but it appears that the Eagles are intent on getting the ball in his hands at least a few times per contest.
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 4:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in opener
Watkins caught all three of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 32-6 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Watkins drew the start and worked as the Eagles' third receiver in this one, showing the hype surrounding his preseason was legit. Oddly, however, all three of his catches came on the first three plays of the opening drive, and he wasn't targeted again despite the success. The 2020 sixth-round pick saw 34 snaps on offense -- two more than J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and Greg Ward combined -- and also served as the kick returner. Barring injury, the Southern Miss product will remain the fifth or…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 1:16am by Rotowire.com
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Working with starters
Watkins has been part of the first-team offense in joint practices with the Jets this week, NJ.com's Chris Franklin reports.
Analysis: The 2020 sixth-round pick credits offseason work with Atlanta's Calvin Ridley for helping him improve as a route runner. Watkins' progress has been one of the biggest developments out of Philadelphia training camp, with the second-year pro now a real threat to push slot man Greg Ward out of the No. 3 receiver role. Watkins reportedly has been getting a lot of work from the slot, which is where he lined up when he took a screen pass 79 yards for a touchdown in the preseason opener against…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 26 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't get on stat sheet Thursday
Watkins failed to bring in his only target in the Eagles' 35-0 preseason loss to the Patriots on Thursday night.
Analysis: Watkins recorded a 79-yard touchdown grab in the Eagles' preseason opener against the Steelers, but he couldn't replicate that success Thursday. The second-year wideout is fighting to move up the Eagles' crowded receiver depth chart, but he'll likely need a strong showing in the preseason finale against the Jets on Friday, Aug. 27 to have a shot at the No. 5 receiver role he's vying for.
Published: Thu, Aug 19 at 8:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores 79-yard TD
Watkins caught one of two targets for 79 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 24-16 preseason loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Watkins has been standing out in camp for the Eagles and translated his strong practice form into on-field production by taking a Joe Flacco screen pass 79 yards to the house. Prior to that play, he came just short of getting under a deep ball from starting quarterback Jalen Hurts. With rookie first-round pick DeVonta Smith sidelined by a knee injury, Watkins is getting more opportunities to shine in practice, and he's making a case to surpass Jalen Reagor as Philadelphia's other starting wide…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 12 at 8:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Flashing speed in practice
Watkins has been adept at getting open deep down the field and also separating on crossing routes in training camp, Chris Franklin of NJ.com reports.
Analysis: Watkins has seen his stock rise in camp due to his speed and evident chemistry with Jalen Hurts. The pair has connected on a number of plays so far. The 2020 sixth-round pick currently seems to be ahead of John Hightower (groin) and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside at the bottom end of the Eagles wide-receiver depth chart.
Published: Mon, Aug 9 at 2:25am by Rotowire.com
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Back on the field
Watkins (illness) participated in practice Monday, Mike Kaye of NJ.com reports.
Analysis: Watkins spent a few days away from teammates while dealing with a non-COVID illness, but he's now returned to both practice and full health. The second-year wideout looks to be competing for a reserve gig.
Published: Mon, Aug 2 at 10:40am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with non-COVID illness
Watkins is day-to-day due to an illness, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Watkins is dealing with a non-COVID illness. He'll likely make his return well before the Eagles' Aug. 12 preseason opener versus Pittsburgh.
Published: Fri, Jul 30 at 10:39am by Rotowire.com
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Sees more action toward year's end
Watkins finished the 2020 campaign with seven catches on 13 targets for 106 yards and a touchdown across six appearances.
Analysis: The rookie sixth-round pick spent the beginning of the campaign on injured reserve, and once activated Week 4, he was initially buried on the depth chart at wide receiver. The Eagles gained more trust in Watkins over the final quarter of the season, however, as he played at least 22 snaps in three of the last four games and drew a target in each of those contests. Watkins will still rank fairly low on the depth chart heading into 2021, making it difficult for him to carve out meaningful fantasy…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 20 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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All clear for Week 17
Watkins (rib) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup against Washington after practicing with no restrictions Friday.
Analysis: The 22-year-old steadily improved his practice participation throughout the week, and he's seemingly shown enough to the team training staff to gain clearance for Week 17. Watkins remains a depth option within the Eagles' passing attack, though he'll move up one slot in the receiving corps after DeSean Jackson (ankle) was ruled out for the regular-season finale Friday. The sixth-round rookie has produced five catches for 97 yards and a touchdown over his past two appearances.
Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Upgrades to limited practice
Watkins (ribs) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Watkins couldn't practice Wednesday, so it's encouraging to see him now taking limited reps. The rookie sixth-round pick is coming off two solid efforts in which he amassed 97 total receiving yards against the Cardinals and Cowboys, but his status will need to be monitored as Sunday's tilt against the Football Team approaches.
Published: Thu, Dec 31 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Absent from practice
Watkins (ribs) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Watkins presumably picked up the injury in last week's loss to the Cowboys. He ended that contest with two receptions for 57 yards. His status will need to be monitored as the week progresses in order to see if he can ramp up his participation at practice.
Published: Wed, Dec 30 at 4:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in long bomb in loss
Watkins caught two of his three targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 37-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: After Dallas scored to go up by 13 early in the third quarter, Watkins corralled his first target of the game for a 43-yard gain to open the Eagles' next drive. Unfortunately, the rookie wouldn't see another target until Philadelphia's final possession, which came with the game out of reach. With 97 yards and a touchdown in just 40 total snaps over the last two games, Watkins may have made a case for more playing time in the season's final contest against Washington.
Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 10:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Notches first career touchdown
Watkins hauled in three of his four targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-26 loss to Arizona.
Analysis: Watkins caught a short screen pass and spun to get around the Cardinals defense before turning on the burners and scampering 32 yards down the left sideline for the Eagles' first score of the day early in the second quarter. The rookie registered the first catch of his career his last time out, and followed it up with his first career trip to the end zone in this one. Watkins has played 50 snaps over the past two weeks while Travis Fulgham has seen his playing time and production dip.
Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 10:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in lone target
Watkins caught his only target for three yards during Sunday's win over the Saints.
Analysis: The rookie sixth-round pick worked as Philadelphia's No. 4 wideout and played 22 offensive snaps in his first game action since Week 6. Watkins is unlikely to have a major role in the Eagles' passing game, but he could become more involved if there's an injury to Jalen Reagor, Greg Ward or Alshon Jeffery.
Published: Tue, Dec 15 at 7:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to work Wednesday
Watkins (illness) was absent from Wednesday's injury report.
Analysis: Watkins missed last week's loss against the Packers due to an illness but seems to be fully cleared from the ailment. The rookie has seen action in just two games this season, playing 20 offensive snaps but failing to record a fantasy-relevant stat.
Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Out for Sunday
Watkins (illness) remains out and will not play in Sunday's game, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Due to an unknown illness, Watkins did not travel with the team and will miss his sixth game in a row. Between injuries and healthy DNPs, the rookie has only seen a total of 20 snaps this season and zero targets.
Published: Sat, Dec 5 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Healthy inactive Sunday
Watkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Giants.
Analysis: Watkins hasn't played since Week 6 when he didn't receive a target over 15 snaps on offense, and he'll watch in street clothes again Sunday. The rookie sixth-rounder was pushed out of the lineup with Jalen Reagor and Alshon Jeffery returning from injuries.
Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out TNF
Watkins (coach's decision) won't suit up in Thursday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Watkins has seen limited action since returning from IR with an upper-body injury, seeing just 20 offensive snaps total across the last two games. Watkins appears to have limited-to-no role in the offense going forward, as John Hightower and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside will handle the depth receiver snaps for Thursday's contest.
Published: Thu, Oct 22 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited use since IR return
Watkins didn't draw a target while playing 15 of the Eagles' 72 offensive snaps Sunday in a 30-28 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Despite the Ravens holding a commanding 17-0 lead at halftime and forcing the Eagles into a pass-happy game script, Watkins was unable to connect with quarterback Carson Wentz. The rookie has now gone without a target in his two games since returning from injured reserve last week, and his fortunes are unlikely to improve in the near future. The Eagles could get one or both of DeSean Jackson (hamstring) and Alshon Jeffery (foot) back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants, which…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated off IR
Watkins (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: The Eagles will probably take it easy with their rookie, but it's good to see Watkins activated off injured reserve after missing the last four games due to an upper body injury. Watkins returned to practice last Sunday so it'll likely take him a bit to work back into game shape, although both Alshon Jeffery (foot) and DeSean Jackson (hamstring) being ruled out could press the rookie into action, albeit on a limited basis.
Published: Sat, Oct 10 at 10:38am by Rotowire.com
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Won't be activated for Week 4
Watkins (upper body) won't be available for Sunday's game against the 49ers after the Eagles elected not to activate him from injured reserve prior to Saturday's deadline for Week 4 roster moves, Jeff Skversky of 6 ABC Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: After missing the Eagles' first three games with the upper-body injury, Watkins was cleared to return to practice this week, but the coaching and medical staffs evidently determined that the rookie needed more time to get back up to full speed. The Eagles can still evaluate Watkins for two and a half more weeks before determining whether or not to add him to the 53-man roster, with his next chance to make his NFL debut coming Oct. 11 in Pittsburgh.
Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 6:03am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice
Philadelphia designated Watkins (upper body) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.
Analysis: The transaction opens a 21-day window in which Watkins can take part in practices while the Eagles evaluate him for a potential promotion to the 53-man roster. Watkins missed the Eagles' first three games with an upper-body injury, but if the coaching staff is satisfied with where he stands on the health front during practice this week, he could be cleared to make his NFL debut as soon as Sunday in San Francisco. The Eagles are in dire need of another healthy body at receiver with all of Alshon…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 29 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Shifts to IR
The Eagles placed Watkins (upper body) on injured reserve Sunday.
Analysis: Watkins will need to spend at least three weeks on injured reserve before being eligible to return to the active roster, so his first chance to suit up this season will come Week 4 at San Francisco. The rookie sixth-round pick was considered day-to-day while sitting out with an upper body injury at training camp, so it shouldn't take him too long to get healthy.
Published: Sun, Sep 6 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Wears pads at Tuesday's practice
Watkins (upper body) practiced with pads Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: Watkins was initially considered day-to-day after missing Saturday's practice, and he's almost back to full form. It's unclear if the rookie sixth-round pick was limited at all in practice, but he should be fully healthy for Week 1 nonetheless. With Jalen Reagor (shoulder) expected to miss a few weeks and Alshon Jeffrey (foot) still on the PUP list, Watkins has a solid chance to make the 53-man roster after posting 1,178 yards and six touchdowns in his final collegiate season.
Published: Tue, Sep 1 at 5:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Day-to-day with injury
Watkins did not participate in practice Saturday due to an upper-body injury, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: The report indicates Watkins is day-to-day with the undefined injury. The 2020 sixth-round pick hasn't necessarily stood out during training camp thus far, but the sheer volume of other qualified receiving threats has largely been the reason as opposed to any sort of shortcomings he has a receiver.
Published: Sat, Aug 29 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets nice opportunity sans Goodwin
Watkins could pick up some of the slack after Marquise Goodwin opted out of the 2020 season, ESPN.com's Tim McManus reports.
Analysis: The Eagles prioritized speed in late April, trading for an Olympic long jumper (Goodwin) after they'd used three draft picks on wideouts with sub-4.5 speed. Watkins, a 4.35 burner, was the last of those three selections as a sixth-rounder, arguably making him a candidate for the practice squad more so than the active roster. However, his chances to make the team now look much better, with Goodwin sitting out 2020 and Alshon Jeffery slow to recover from Lisfranc surgery. It's still a long shot…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 30 at 9:34am by Rotowire.com
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