Watts, 27, was signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent from Pittsburgh on March 15, 2024 ... Originally drafted by Minnesota in the sixth round (190th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft ... Released by Minnesota (8/30/22) ... Claimed off waivers by Chicago from Minnesota (8/31/22) ... Signed by Pittsburgh as an unrestricted free agent from Chicago (4/12/23).
2023 (15/0, 1/0 – PITTSBURGH)
• Played in 15 games and finished with 15 total tackles and half a sack.
• Played in a reserve role in his first postseason game at Buffalo (1/15) in the Wild Card game, assisting with one tackle.
• Was claimed off waivers by Chicago after being released by Minnesota after training camp.
• Played in 17 games with 12 starts and finished with 35 total tackles and 1 sack.
2021 (17/9 – Minnesota)
• Played in 17 games with 9 starts and set career highs with 46 total tackles, 5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.
• Had two strip sacks - at Carolina (1017) and vs. Green Bay (11/21).
2020 (16/0 – Minnesota)
• Appeared in 17 games and finished with 31 total tackles and half a sack.
• Had a season high with 5 total tackles vs. Atlanta (10/18).
2019 (7/1, 0/0 – Minnesota)
• Played in 7 games with one start and finished with 13 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 pass defensed and 1 forced fumble.
• Made his NFL debut at Dallas (11/10) and recorded 3 total tackles and half a sack.
• Made his first career start vs. Chicago (12/29) and had 3 total tackles with 1 forced fumble.
• Was inactive for the first nine weeks of the season.
• Appeared in 29 games with 11 starts at Arkansas (2014-18).
• Finished his career with 62 total tackles, 7 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.
• Moved into the starting lineup as a senior in 2018 and led Arkansas with 7 sacks and 3 forced fumbles among defensive lineman.
• Attended Christian Brothers High School.
• Helped his school to a 9-3 record in 2013, including an undefeated record in district play.
• Ranked as the No. 10 prospect from Missouri.
