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Kansas City Chiefs re-sign three-time Super Bowl champion Justin Watson… raising doubts of potential Tyreek Hill reunion

The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back a familiar face following multiple injury blows to their receiving corps. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed the move on Monday.

By ISABEL BALDWIN · Daily Mail

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 8:43 PM

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The Kansas City Chiefs signed wide receiver Justin Watson to their practice squad on a free-agent deal.
Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Watson's return alongside plans to place injured receiver Tyquan Thornton on injured reserve.
Watson previously won two Super Bowls with Kansas City and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed wide receiver Justin Watson to their practice squad following injuries across their receiving corps. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed the signing on Monday alongside news that wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is expected to be placed on injured reserve due to a dislocated ankle.

Watson previously won two Super Bowls with Kansas City and another with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before a brief stint with the Houston Texans. His return comes amid speculation regarding a potential reunion between the Chiefs and free agent Tyreek Hill, who is recovering from a severe knee injury.

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