Chiefs Sign Familiar Face to Practice Squad as Wide Receiver Heads to Injured Reserve
Andy Reid said the move adds depth after Tyquan Thornton’s ankle injury and Rashee Rice’s hamstring issue left Kansas City thin at receiver.
- On Monday, Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid announced the team signed wide receiver Justin Watson to the practice squad, reuniting with the three-time Super Bowl champion.
- The signing follows wide receiver Tyquan Thornton's dislocated ankle suffered in the Week 4 win over the Las Vegas Raiders; Reid confirmed Thornton will be placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss 12 to 16 weeks.
- During his initial tenure with Kansas City from 2022 to 2024, Watson appeared in 50 games, recording 64 receptions for 1,064 yards and seven touchdowns while winning two Super Bowl championships.
- Reid praised Watson's versatility, stating "He obviously can run fast, and he's got great size." As a practice squad member, Watson can only be elevated to the game-day roster three times.
- The Chiefs prepare to face the 0-5 Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, with Rashee Rice and Josh Simmons status remaining uncertain after rehabbing last week.
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