Dekoda Watson LB FA Sun 8/30/20 12:39 PM
Dekoda Watson
LB FA
Watson signed a contract with the 49ers on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson played 18 games with the 49ers from 2017 to 2018, playing mostly on special teams but recording 14 tackles and two sacks. He's mainly being brought in for depth since Nick Bosa (leg), Arik Armstead (back) and Dee Ford (calf) are battling injuries.
Dekoda Watson LB FA Thu 12/19/19 4:07 AM
Dekoda Watson
LB FA
Watson signed a contract with the Seahawks on Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson signed with Seattle earlier this season but didn't appear in a game and was let go to make room for WR Josh Gordon, who is now suspended. The 31-year-old hasn't played yet in 2019 and spent the previous two seasons as a special teams contributor with the 49ers.
Dekoda Watson LB FA Sat 11/2/19 10:46 AM
Dekoda Watson
LB FA
Watson was waived by the Seahawks on Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although Watson was just picked up Wednesday, Seattle opted to let him go in order to create a roster spot for wide receiver Josh Gordon. Watson will now look to find a new opportunity.
Dekoda Watson LB FA Wed 10/30/19 5:29 PM
Dekoda Watson
LB FA
The Seahawks signed Watson to a contract Wednesday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson's spot on the 53-man roster comes following the placement of Tedric Thompson (shoulder) on injured reserve. The veteran appeared in four games with the 49ers last season, during which he logged six tackles (four solo), two sacks and one forced fumble.
Dekoda Watson LB FA Tue 10/1/19 8:55 PM
Dekoda Watson
LB FA
Watson (leg) worked out for the Ravens on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPNreports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson was nursing a leg injury when he was released by the Broncos in training camp. His try out with the Ravens indicates his health is back up to par.
Dekoda Watson LB FA Mon 8/26/19 11:11 AM
Dekoda Watson
LB FA
Watson (leg) was released by the Broncos on Monday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson was originally traded to Denver from San Francisco in late April. The 10-year-pro is seemingly still struggling with a leg injury, the severity of which remains unclear.
Dekoda Watson LB FA Fri 7/26/19 2:31 PM
Dekoda Watson
LB FA
Watson is considered day-to-day due to a leg injury, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The exact nature of Watson's injury remains undisclosed, but it appears minor. The veteran linebacker projects to contribute on special teams and provide depth for the Broncos in 2019.
Dekoda Watson LB FA Sat 4/27/19 12:31 PM
Dekoda Watson
LB FA
Watson and a sixth-round pick were traded to the Broncos from the 49ers on Saturday for a fifth-round pick, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson played with the Broncos in 2016, amassing 17 tackles and a sack as a situational pass rusher and special teams ace, roles he figures to reprise in his second stint with Denver.
Dekoda Watson LB FA Mon 12/3/18 8:00 PM
Dekoda Watson
LB FA
Watson (calf) will be placed on injured reserve, Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson will find himself on the injured reserve list for the second time this season after missing the 49ers' first eight games with a hamstring injury. Mark Nzeocha should see additional snaps at strongside linebacker with Watson out for the rest of the season.
Dekoda Watson LB FA Sun 12/2/18 6:37 PM
Dekoda Watson
LB FA
Watson (calf) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Seattle, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson appeared to suffer the calf injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game. In his absence, Mark Nzeocha could see an increased snap count.