Texans Activated WR Justin Watson From IR

In a corresponding move, the team is waiving DE Solomon Byrd.

Watson, 29, was a fifth-round pick out of Penn by the Buccaneers back in 2018 and initially made the team’s 53-man roster.

He underwent knee surgery in 2021 and was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list before being reactivated in December. He returned to Kansas City on a futures contract in 2022. 

Watson later signed a two-year contract with Kansas City. After playing out that deal, the Texans signed him to a one-year contract this offseason. 

In 2025, Watson has appeared in two games for the Texans and caught three of four targets for 30 yards and no touchdowns.