
Quez Watkins
27-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 9/7/2025
2024 Receiving Stats
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2025 Projections
Released with injury settlement
The Cardinals released Watkins (undisclosed) from IR on Sunday with an injury settlement, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Watkins suffered an undisclosed injury during practice early August and was placed on IR, but he'll now be eligible to sign elsewhere and play during the 2025 season, once fully healthy. He spent time on the Steelers' practice squad last year.
Watkins suffered an undisclosed injury during practice early August and was placed on IR, but he'll now be eligible to sign elsewhere and play during the 2025 season, once fully healthy. He spent time on the Steelers' practice squad last year.
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Measurables Review
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How do Quez Watkins' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
193 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.35 secShuttle Time
4.36 secCone Drill
7.28 secVertical Jump
36.5 inBroad Jump
125 inHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
32.88 inPast Fantasy Outlooks
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Watkins spent the first four seasons of his career in Philadelphia but saw his role decline over the past two seasons. He appeared in just nine games last year and secured 15 of 21 targets for 142 yards and a touchdown, the lowest marks since his rookie season. He joins a Steelers squad ahead of the 2024 season that has a new-look receiving corps after losing Diontae Johnson, Allen Robinson and Miles Boykin during the offseason. Watkins could carve out some playing time with his new team, but there are still several receivers who could be ahead of him in the pecking order, including George Pickens and rookie third-rounder Roman Wilson, and Watkins could struggle to have a fantasy-relevant role.
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Moved to IR
The Cardinals placed Watkins (undisclosed) on injured reserve Saturday.
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Headed to Arizona
Watkins signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
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Back with Steel City
The Steelers signed Watkins to the practice squad Friday.
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Released by Steelers
The Steelers released Watkins on Tuesday.
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Targeted once in preseason loss
Watkins failed to secure his lone target while rushing once for six yards during Saturday's 9-3 preseason loss to the Bills.
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Likely to make Pittsburgh roster
Watkins is likely to edge out Scotty Miller for a spot on Pittsburgh's 53-man roster, according to Mark Kaboly of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Watkins' ability to contribute on special teams could prove to be the difference in a position battle that's unlikely to be decided until final cuts. Even if he makes the team, Watkins isn't expected to see significant playing time in a receiving corps that also includes George Pickens, Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin and rookie Roman Wilson. Kaboly also expects the Steelers to pursue a big-name addition at the position before the start of the regular season.
Watkins' ability to contribute on special teams could prove to be the difference in a position battle that's unlikely to be decided until final cuts. Even if he makes the team, Watkins isn't expected to see significant playing time in a receiving corps that also includes George Pickens, Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin and rookie Roman Wilson. Kaboly also expects the Steelers to pursue a big-name addition at the position before the start of the regular season.