Justin Watson

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		92	90	1,352	9
2025		3	3	30	0
2024		17	22	289	2
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Texans secured solid value by locking up Justin Watson at $2.5M AAV, earning a C CVI that reflects a fair market deal for a proven depth receiver. Watson's production profile as a depth piece aligns well with his contract tier — he's not being overpaid for upside he doesn't possess, nor is Houston getting a bargain on untapped potential. At 28 years old, Watson is squarely in his prime years as a role player, making this a low-risk investment that shouldn't age poorly over the two-year term. The $3M in guaranteed money provides reasonable security without handcuffing the franchise, while the modest AAV leaves Houston flexibility to address other roster needs. This is textbook roster management — paying a complementary player exactly what he's worth while avoiding the trap of overspending on a limited ceiling.

Performance Analysis

Justin Watson earns an F grade as a receiver who has been a marginal contributor in Houston's loaded offense. The Texans have invested heavily in their skill positions, and Watson is buried behind elite talents who command the target share. His limited opportunities have produced limited results, and the competition for snaps in this receiving corps is among the most intense in the NFL. Watson's value comes as a special teams contributor and emergency depth option rather than a meaningful part of the passing game. He's a fringe roster player on a team with too much talent ahead of him.