Overview
- Watson, a two-time Super Bowl winner and former seventh-round pick, thanked Chiefs fans in a social media message that read like a goodbye before Week 18.
- Kansas City is projected to have the least cap space in 2026, making a franchise tag or long-term extension for Watson unlikely.
- ESPN evaluations place Watson among the top pending free agents, with expectations of strong interest once free agency opens.
- Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox projects a three-year, $40 million deal from the Titans, citing Tennessee’s cap room and GM Mike Borgonzi’s Kansas City ties.
- Watson started 15 games this season and allowed a 79.0 passer rating in coverage, with very few touchdowns conceded over the past two years.