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Profile
Age
26
Yrs Pro
1
Drafted
2024 · R6 · #206
Frame & Athleticism2024 Combine · vs all LBs 2000-2024
40-Yard Dash4.6369th · Average
Vertical Jump3120th · Below Avg
Broad Jump11120th · Below Avg
Career1 NFL season on active rosters
Seasons
1
Games on Roster
14
Career Production
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Contract1 yr remaining · $339K in cap hits 2026
Total value$339K
Per year$339K
Seasons left1 thru 2026
Signed 2026
Cap hit by season
$339K
2026out
FA
2027 Guaranteed salaryRest of the cap hit
If released before June 1First season a cut saves cap: 2026
2026Dead money$0Saves$339K
2026 cap hit: $248K base salary, $92K other bonuses.
Cap hit ranks #187 of 223 active LBs.
2026 dead money if released: — before June 1, — after June 1. If traded: — before June 1, — after June 1.
2026 Position RatingThrough week 8
Not rated for 2026 yet: 2 games, 4 needed.
Tackles per game0.5
Tackles for loss per game0.0
Sacks and QB hits per game0.0
Passes defended and interceptions per game0.0
Forced fumbles per game0.0
Source: NFL play-by-play via nflverse, and FTN charting.
Grades & Position RankVs active LBs
Overall
59th
Production
0th
Size
48th
Cap Hit
16th
Tenure
17th
Transaction History8 entries
Sep 23, 2026StatusNathaniel Watson status: Active → Practice Squad—
Sep 22, 2026StatusCLE: Placed LB Nathaniel Watson on practice squad/injured—
Sep 19, 2026StatusCLE: Elevated LB Nathaniel Watson from the practice squad—
Sep 12, 2026StatusNathaniel Watson status: Practice Squad → Active—
Sep 12, 2026StatusCLE: Elevated LB Nathaniel Watson and CB D'Angelo Ross from the practice squad—
Aug 31, 2026SigningNathaniel Watson (LB) added to roster—
Aug 30, 2026LeftNathaniel Watson (LB) no longer on roster—
Mar 17, 2026StatusNathaniel Watson status: Day-To-Day → Active—
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