Austin Watkins WR FA Mon 8/26/24 4:16 PM
Austin Watkins
WR FA
The Eagles waived Watkins on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watkins spent the majority of his 2023 campaign on Cleveland's practice squad before inking a deal with the Eagles in January, and Philadelphia has now decided to move in a different direction. The 26-year-old wideout has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game, but he recorded four receptions for 33 yards across the Eagles' three preseason games.
Austin Watkins WR FA Thu 1/18/24 3:17 PM
Austin Watkins
WR FA
The Eagles signed Watkins to a reserve/future contract Thursday, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old wideout had spent the entire year with Cleveland's practice squad and he has yet to appear in an NFL game. Watkins was able to haul in 16 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns for the Browns in their three preseason outings last summer, and he'll look to make a push for a spot on Philadelphia's active roster this offseason.
Austin Watkins WR FA Mon 11/13/23 7:39 PM
Austin Watkins
WR FA
Watkins reverted to Cleveland's practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Watkins was active for Sunday's win against the Ravens with both Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and David Bell (knee) out but didn't play any snaps. The 25-year-old will now wait for another opportunity to be called up again.
Austin Watkins WR FA Sat 11/11/23 2:02 PM
Austin Watkins
WR FA
The Browns elevated Watkins to their active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watkins has spent the season on the Browns' practice squad after being cut by the team ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. He's bounced around other practice squads the last two seasons and has not had the opportunity to suit up for a regular-season game. That could change Sunday with wide receivers Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and David Bell (knee) both out for Week 10.
Austin Watkins WR FA Wed 8/30/23 1:21 PM
Austin Watkins
WR FA
Watkins signed with Cleveland's practice squad Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watkins failed to make the roster despite an outstanding preseason, but he'll stick around in the Browns' organization. Watkins could be first in line among Cleveland's practice squad wide receivers should injuries strike the team's receiving corps.
Austin Watkins WR FA Tue 8/29/23 11:47 AM
Austin Watkins
WR FA
Watkins was waived by the Browns on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watkins recorded more receiving yards than any other player in the preseason, but it wasn't enough for the UAB product to earn a role on Cleveland's 53-man roster.
Austin Watkins WR FA Fri 8/18/23 9:05 AM
Austin Watkins
WR FA
Watkins caught seven of 14 targets for a team-high 139 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles.
EDGE Analysis
Watkins, a free agent added to the preseason roster days before the Browns set out for the Greenbriar to open training camp, has been the team's best receiver through three preseason games (including the Hall of Fame Game). The former USFL pass catcher has significantly outplayed both David Bell and Anthony Schwartz -- both draft picks -- and is getting reps with injuries to Marquise Goodwin (illness), Elijah Moore (ribs) and Jaelon Darden (leg). Added to that list is Jakeem Grant, who has yet to play in a game as he's being brought back slowly from an Achilles injury. There's still some time left in camp for roster tinkering, but Watkins' turn as the preseason star among the wideout group has improved his chances.
Austin Watkins WR FA Sat 8/12/23 7:52 AM
Austin Watkins
WR FA
Watkins caught six of eight targets for a team-high 71 yards in Friday's preseason game against the Commanders.
EDGE Analysis
Watkins, who had a touchdown catch in last week's Hall of Fame Game, has made a quick impression after signing with the Browns just before the start of training camp. He was not on the field with starting quarterback Deshaun Watson, and he's competing with several receivers for a longshot bid to make the roster. However, with Elijah Moore (ribs) joining Marquise Goodwin (illness) and Jaelon Darden (leg) on the sidelines, there could be an opening if he continues to make plays.
Austin Watkins WR FA Fri 7/21/23 5:36 PM
Austin Watkins
WR FA
Watkins and the Browns agreed on a contract Friday, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watkins will join Cleveland ahead of their upcoming training camp after spending the 2022 campaign as a free agent. The wide receiver has yet to make his NFL debut after a collegiate career at UAB and he'll look to at least crack the Browns' practice squad ahead of the 2023 season.
Austin Watkins WR FA Mon 5/16/22 1:03 PM
Austin Watkins
WR FA
Watkins was waived by the Buccaneers on Monday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watkins was cut from Tampa Bay's roster to help get the team under the 90-player limit after he signed a reserve/future contract on Jan. 31. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound wideout out of UAB has yet to make his NFL debut and likely will look for a new team in need of big-bodied receiver to add depth this offseason.