Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday at mandatory minicamp that Watts (undisclosed) is not practicing due to a minor injury, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stefanski declined to get into the specifics of Watts' injury, but he indicated that the team is simply being cautious with his health. The 2025 third-round pick emerged as a standout at safety as a rookie, suiting up for all 17 regular-season games and totaling 96 tackles (59 solo) and 11 passes defensed, including five interceptions. There are no indications that Watts' status for the start of training camp in July is of any concern.

Watts posted 96 total tackles (59 solo) and 11 passes defensed, including five interceptions, across 17 regular-season games in 2025.

EDGE Analysis

Watts, a 2025 third-round pick from Florida State, made an instant impact in Atlanta, tying for the second-most interceptions in the NFL while ranking third on the team in total tackles and passes defensed. His best game of the season came in the Week 17 upset win over the Rams, when he recorded five total tackles and picked off MVP frontrunner Matthew Stafford twice. Entering his second NFL season, Watts could continue to emerge as one of the league's premier ball hawks in 2026.

Watts registered five tackles (four solo) and three defensed passes, including two interceptions, in Monday's 27-24 victory versus the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Watts twice got the better of MVP candidate Matthew Stafford in Atlanta's upset win. Late in the second quarter, Watts grabbed a deep pass intended for Xavier Smith at the Falcons' seven-yard line. One play later, Bijan Robinson reached the end zone on a 93-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, Watts picked off Stafford again, this time gathering the ball at Atlanta's 25-yard line and returning it 32 yards to the Rams' 43. Monday marked the first multi-interception game of Watts' career and added to a fine rookie campaign during which the Notre Dame product has posted 89 tackles and 10 defensed passes, including five pickoffs, through 16 contests.

Watts posted nine total tackles (five solo) during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Watts led Atlanta's defense in total tackles, tallying nine or more stops for the third time this season in Thursday's divisional win. The 2025 third-round pick from Notre Dame has had an impressive rookie campaign, recording 79 total tackles and seven passes defensed, including three interceptions, through 14 appearances. He's expected to continue starting alongside Jessie Bates in the Falcons' secondary in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.

Watts finished Sunday's 24-10 victory versus New Orleans with six tackles (five solo) and an interception.

EDGE Analysis

Watts briefly exited due to an apparent injury early in the fourth quarter but was able to return in short order. The rookie safety then put a ribbon on the victory with an interception in the final seconds of the contest. Watts is up to three pickoffs on the campaign, tops among NFL rookies.

Watts (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watts didn't practice Wednesday while recovering from an illness. His return to full participation Thursday suggests he'll be good to go for Sunday's game against New Orleans. Watts has played every defensive snap for Atlanta since Week 6.

Watts (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watts is coming off a forgettable game in Week 11 versus the Panthers, and now his availability for Week 12 is in doubt because of an unspecified ailment. He'll have two more chances to practice before Atlanta publishes its last practice report of the week Friday.

Watts recorded two tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss versus the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Watts had tallied at least four tackles in all but one of Atlanta's nine games leading up to Week 11, so Sunday's contest was disappointing for any fantasy managers hoping for IDP production. He should continue to play an every-down role in a Week 12 matchup at New Orleans.

Watts recorded 11 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 31-25 overtime loss to Indianapolis.

EDGE Analysis

Watts was able to notch a new career-high 11 takedowns, leading the team in Week 10. The safety is now up to 56 total tackles (34 solo) and four passes defensed, including two interceptions, over nine contests in his rookie campaign.

Watts recorded four tackles (two solo) in Atlanta's loss versus the Dolphins on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Watts had a solid outing, while playing every defensive snap for the Falcons during the blowout loss. The 23-year-old has gotten off to a strong start during his rookie season, racking up 41 tackles (25 solo) and two interceptions across his first seven games.