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HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Texans enter the 2025 NFL season with renewed hope and heavier weapons. Quarterback C.J. Stroud steps into his third year as the clear centerpiece.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 24

Texans Predicted to Dump Former Chiefs Super Bowl Champion

The Houston Texans completely retooled their receiving corps this offseason, which is something they had to do with Tank Dell set to miss all of 2025 and Stefon Diggs walking via free agency.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / August 17

Former Chiefs WR just got a huge roster boost after Texans trade

Nothing in the NFL is guaranteed, and the final verdict won't be handed out untl the Houston Texans submit their initial active roster for the coming season.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 25

Former Chiefs Super Bowl Champion Predicted to be Cut by Texans

The Houston Texans have done a whole lot of work on their receiving corps this offseason, completely retooling a unit that was in need of a makeover following a devastating injury to Tank Dell and the departure of Stefon Diggs.

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Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 2

Houston Texans' WR Addition Receives Incredibly Odd Take

The Houston Texans completely revamped their receiving corps this offseason, acquiring new players via all different avenues in an attempt to replace the losses of Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell, the latter of whom will be sidelined for all of 2025 while recovering from a knee injury.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / June 20

Texans Predicted to Cut Ties With Former Chiefs Weapon

The Houston Texans have been very busy overhauling their receiving corps this offseason, which was basically a must thanks to Stefon Diggs walking in free agency and Tank Dell set to miss all of 2025 while recovering from a knee injury.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / May 24

Houston Texans Urged to Make Painful WR Trade

The Houston Texans have revamped their receiving corps this offseason, acquiring veterans Christian Kirk and Justin Watson while also selecting Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel in the NFL Draft.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / April 29

Former Chiefs free agent could be quick to hit free agent market again

With the 2025 NFL Draft in the mirror, some players are going to find themselves on the roster bubble, especially ones who signed for a less expensive deal in free agency.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Chiefs Lose WR to AFC Team After Losing Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a disappointing finish to a strong 2024 NFL season, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. A major issue the Chiefs had throughout the year came at the wide receiver position, with many key players such as Hollywood Brown and Rashee Rice suffering long-term injuries.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / March 10

Houston Texans Poach Free Agent WR from Kansas City Chiefs

Last week, the Texans added to their wide receiver room by trading for Christian Kirk, signaling the departure of Stefon Diggs. Houston brought in another target for C.J.

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As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / March 10

Texans sign Justin Watson to help C.J. Stroud on offense: Full details and grade

The Houston Texans need help at wide receiver and they've added help in the form of Justin Watson. This might not be a huge splash signing but the Texans needed help for C.J.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / March 10

Justin Watson finds a new home after three seasons with Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs were bound to lose multiple wide receivers heading into the 2025 offseason. Five wideouts from last season's roster were scheduled to be free agents, and the team was already looking to get faster and younger all around.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / March 1

Chiefs rumors: Justin Watson's future with Chiefs is iffy given confusing report

The Kansas City Chiefs have a number of free agents at wide receiver, which makes the continuity at the position something to watch in 2025. Alongside Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Mecole Hardman, and DeAndre Hopkins, the Chiefs also have a choice to make on Justin Watson.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 26

Unsung playmaker helped spark the Chiefs' offense vs. Steelers in return to his home state

The Kansas City Chiefs had their best offensive performance of the season during their 29-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day. A specific aspect where the Chiefs had success, which was a sight for sore eyes, was the deep passing game.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / November 25

Unheralded Chiefs receiver proves doubters wrong after game-defining play in Week 12 vs. Panthers

Kansas City Chiefs WR Justin Watson managed a bit of vindication in the final minute of Week 12's tilt with the Carolina Panthers. A few times during the Week 12 win, Watson was subject to outside criticism.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / October 4

Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints DFS Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em | Week 5

The 2-2 New Orleans Saints are on the road for Monday Night Football. They come to Kansas City to face the undefeated and defending Super Bowl Champion Chiefs in week five.

NFL News / Action Network / September 4, 2024

Ravens vs. Chiefs 'TNF' player props for Lamar Jackson, Justin Watson, more for 9/5

Action Network's Sam Farley shares his Ravens vs. Chiefs player props for Lamar Jackson, Justin Watson and more on Thursday, Sept. 5.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / August 27, 2024

Chiefs unsurprisingly part ways with former first-round WR

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / July 25, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs receive positive news on injured player from Wednesday's training camp practice

The Kansas City Chiefs have survived their first injury scare of training camp. Wide receiver Justin Watson limped off the field after making a sliding catch during practice on Wednesday and spent a lengthy amount of time in the injury tent.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / July 24, 2024

Chiefs news: Justin Watson, Nazeeh Johnson among players hurt in training camp

It's too early to say just yet whether some newer injuries will be anything to worry about in the long term, but it's disheartening in the short term to come out of Wednesday's practices at Kansas City Chifes training camp worried about Justin Watson and Nazeeh Johnson.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 24, 2024

Justin Watson Carted Off During Chiefs Training Camp Practice – Injury Report

On the fourth day of full-team training camp practice in St. Joseph, Missouri, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson was carted away from the practice fields after suffering an apparent left foot injury.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / June 21, 2024

Analyst Makes Bold Prediction for Justin Watson in 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver rotation will look a good deal different than it did in the 2023-24 campaign. Offseason additions of Marquise "Hollywood" Brown and rookie Xavier Worthy should help the club's upside, also raising its floor along with Rashee Rice in year No.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / June 12, 2024

Hollywood Brown, Justin Watson put the NFL on notice regarding the speed of Chiefs' wide receiver room

The Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver room added some speed this offseason when they signed WR Marquise "Hollywood" Brown in free agency and drafted NFL Scouting Combine 40-yard dash record-holder Xavier Worthy.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 7, 2023

Patrick Mahomes still has trust in Chiefs receivers, even if nobody else does

The Kansas City Chiefs offense is not scoring points the way we are used to seeing them score points.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 30, 2022

Chiefs WR Justin Watson could be asked to step in against former team

It's early in the season, and the Kansas City Chiefs still are trying to find ways to get their new players involved in the offense. Three weeks in, the Chiefs know what they have in Travis Kelce and Co.

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