Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson is entering the 2025 season with a renewed sense of optimism after a challenging year that saw him sidelined for most of the regular season.
Watson played in just seven games in 2024 before suffering a fractured ankle that forced him to miss the remainder of the regular season. Now fully recovered, he’s focused on making the most of this fresh start.
“Injuries are tough, but I’m just blessed to be in the position I am,” Watson told reporters on Wednesday during the Chiefs' mandatory minicamp. “I know this is what comes with the game.