Justin Watson is a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, who have won both seasons since he joined the team. This season will mark the final year of his contract with the Chiefs, and he seems to have already suffered an injury. Will this affect his appearances during the season? Let’s take a look at the details of Justin Watson’s injury and find out what exactly happened to him.
How did Justin Watson get injured playing football?
Justin Watson injured his left foot as he caught a pass from teammate Patrick Mahomes during a practice session.
As per a report from Chiefs Digest, Watson suffered a minor left foot injury during a training camp practice session. He hurt himself as he caught a pass from teammate Mahomes during their 11-on-11 team period. Fortunately, the injury isn’t a major one and will not cause any long-term issues for Watson. However, he will reportedly miss a few days of practice to recover.
As one of the Chiefs’ key offensive pieces, last year Watson had 460 yards with three touchdowns on 27 receptions. This upcoming season marks the final year of his contract with the Chiefs. Therefore, as of now his future in the NFL remains unknown. Before joining the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022, Watson played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2018. He also won the Super Bowl LV with his former team before winning two seasons with the Chiefs.
Along with Justin Watson, cornerback Nazeeh Johnson also left training camp practice early due to a right knee injury. Kansas City Star’s Sam McDowell reported in a post on X (formerly Twitter), “Nazeeh Johnson’s departure from practice was precautionary, I’m told.”
When will Justin Watson return to play NFL?
Yes, Justin Watson will reportedly return to play soon, although after missing a few days of practice.
As Watson’s injury seems to only be a minor one, he is expected to return to practice in a few days. However, He will miss a few training sessions to recover from the injury to his left foot and get back in top condition.
