Armon Watts

Total tackles:	146
Sacks:	8.5
Forced fumbles:	3
Pass deflections:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Armon Watts
New York Giants
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	July 22, 1996 (age 28); St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:	Christian Brothers College (MO)
College:	Arkansas (2014–2018)
NFL draft:	2019 / round: 6 / pick: 190
Career history
	Minnesota Vikings (2019–2021); Chicago Bears (2022); Pittsburgh Steelers (2023); New England Patriots (2024); New York Giants (2024–present);
Roster status:	Injured reserve
Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2024
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	146
Sacks:	8.5
Forced fumbles:	3
Pass deflections:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Armon Watts (born July 22, 1996) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas.^[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	Bench press
6 ft 4+5⁄8 in (1.95 m)	300 lb (136 kg)	33+3⁄8 in (0.85 m)	9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m)	5.23 s	1.81 s	3.04 s	20 reps
Sources:^[2]^[3]^[4]

Minnesota Vikings

Watts was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round (190th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.^[5]

On November 10, 2019, Watts combined for a sack of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott with teammate Everson Griffen in a 28–24 win on Sunday Night Football. It was his first career game. He was placed on injured reserve on December 31, 2019.^[6]

Watts was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Vikings on August 4, 2020,^[7] and was activated two days later.^[8]

Watts was waived by the Vikings on August 30, 2022.^[9]

Chicago Bears

On August 31, 2022, Watts was claimed by waivers by the Chicago Bears.^[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On April 12, 2023, Watts signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.^[11]

New England Patriots

On March 15, 2024, Watts signed with the New England Patriots.^[12] He was placed on injured reserve on August 27.^[13] He was released with an Injury Settlement on October 2, 2024.

New York Giants

On October 15, 2024, Watts signed with the New York Giants practice squad.^[14] He was promoted to the active roster on October 22.^[15]

References

^ "Armon Watts College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
^ "Armon Watts Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
^ "2019 Draft Scout Armon Watts, Arkansas NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
^ "Armon Watts 2019 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
^ Gates, Christopher (April 27, 2019). "2019 NFL Draft Results: Minnesota Vikings select Armon Watts". Daily Norseman. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
^ "Vikings Sign Bills DE Eddie Yarbrough to 53-Man Roster, Place DT Armon Watts on IR". Vikings.com. December 31, 2019.
^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves; Justin Jefferson Activated". Vikings.com. August 4, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
^ Alper, Josh (August 6, 2020). "Vikings activate Armon Watts, waive Bralon Addison". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. August 30, 2022.
^ Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears claim six players off waivers". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
^ Varley, Teresa (April 12, 2023). "Watts signed to one-year contract". Steelers.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
^ "Patriots Announce Four Signings". Patriots.com. March 15, 2024.
^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 27, 2024.
^ Salomone, Dan. "Giants sign DT Armon Watts to practice squad; CB Duke Shelley released". Giants.com. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
^ Eisen, Michael (October 22, 2024). "Giants sign DT Armon Watts off practice squad; OLB Boogie Basham waived". Giants.com. Retrieved November 21, 2024.

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[1] "Armon Watts College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 27, 2019.

[2] "Armon Watts Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.

[3] "2019 Draft Scout Armon Watts, Arkansas NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.

[4] "Armon Watts 2019 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.

[5] Gates, Christopher (April 27, 2019). "2019 NFL Draft Results: Minnesota Vikings select Armon Watts". Daily Norseman. Retrieved April 27, 2019.

[6] "Vikings Sign Bills DE Eddie Yarbrough to 53-Man Roster, Place DT Armon Watts on IR". Vikings.com. December 31, 2019.

[7] "Vikings Announce Roster Moves; Justin Jefferson Activated". Vikings.com. August 4, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.

[8] Alper, Josh (August 6, 2020). "Vikings activate Armon Watts, waive Bralon Addison". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.

[9] "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. August 30, 2022.

[10] Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears claim six players off waivers". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.

[11] Varley, Teresa (April 12, 2023). "Watts signed to one-year contract". Steelers.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.

[12] "Patriots Announce Four Signings". Patriots.com. March 15, 2024.

[13] "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 27, 2024.

[14] Salomone, Dan. "Giants sign DT Armon Watts to practice squad; CB Duke Shelley released". Giants.com. Retrieved October 16, 2024.

[l150-15] Eisen, Michael (October 22, 2024). "Giants sign DT Armon Watts off practice squad; OLB Boogie Basham waived". Giants.com. Retrieved November 21, 2024.

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v t e New York Giants roster
Active	0 Brian Burns 1 Malik Nabers 2 Drew Lock 3 Deonte Banks 5 Kayvon Thibodeaux 6 Jamie Gillan 9 Graham Gano 12 Tim Boyle 13 Jalin Hyatt 15 Tommy DeVito 17 Wan'Dale Robinson 19 Isaiah Simmons 20 Eric Gray 21 Adoree' Jackson 22 Andru Phillips 23 Anthony Johnson Jr. 24 Dane Belton 26 Devin Singletary 27 Jason Pinnock 28 Cor'Dale Flott 29 Tyrone Tracy Jr. 30 Greg Stroman 33 Dee Williams 35 Art Green 39 Divaad Wilson 41 Micah McFadden 43 Raheem Layne 45 Tomon Fox 47 Ty Summers 49 Matthew Adams 53 Darius Muasau 54 Dyontae Johnson 59 Casey Kreiter 61 John Michael Schmitz 63 Jake Kubas 64 Aaron Stinnie 69 Cory Durden 70 Chris Hubbard 72 Jermaine Eluemunor 73 Evan Neal 74 Greg Van Roten 75 Joshua Ezeudu 82 Daniel Bellinger 85 Chris Manhertz 86 Darius Slayton 87 Ihmir Smith-Marsette 88 Bryce Ford-Wheaton 89 Greg Dulcich 90 Elijah Garcia 93 Rakeem Nuñez-Roches 94 Elijah Chatman 95 Jordon Riley
Practice squad	18 Isaiah Hodgins 25 Dante Miller 34 Azizi Hearn 36 Ekow Boye-Doe 52 Carter Coughlin (Inj.) 55 Boogie Basham 60 Bryan Hudson 66 Ross Blacklock 67 Ricky Lee 68 Jalen McKenzie 71 Marcellus Johnson 77 Joshua Miles 79 Tyre Phillips 81 Kearis Jackson 83 Jordan Murray 91 Casey Rogers 99 Jude McAtamney (Int.) -- Alex Cook -- Jimmy Morrissey (Inj.)
Reserve lists	31 Tyler Nubin (IR) 34 Elijah Riley (IR) 37 Tre Hawkins III (IR) 51 Azeez Ojulari (IR) 57 Patrick Johnson (IR) 58 Bobby Okereke (IR) 65 Austin Schlottmann (IR) 76 Jon Runyan Jr. (IR) 78 Andrew Thomas (IR) 80 Gunner Olszewski (IR) 84 Theo Johnson (IR) 96 Timmy Horne (IR) 96 Armon Watts (IR) 97 Dexter Lawrence (IR) 98 D. J. Davidson (IR)