Titans Acquire Tackle Leroy Watson in Trade With Browns

Apr 12, 2024 at 02:56 PM

Jim Wyatt

Senior Writer/Editor

NASHVILLE – The Titans have negotiated a trade with the Browns to acquire tackle Leroy Watson, pending a physical.

The Titans traded a 2024 seventh-round pick (#227) to Cleveland to acquire Watson, who played in seven games for the Browns in 2023, with no starts.

Watson (6-5, 311) spent his rookie season in 2022 on the 49ers practice squad after initially signing with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent.

Watson was coached by new Titans offensive line coach Bill Callahan in Cleveland, after spending time with Titans General Manager Ran Carthon in San Francisco, where he worked in personnel.

Watson played in college at Texas San Antonio (UTSA) as a tight end. In 37 career games with the Roadrunners, he tallied 25 receptions for 297 yards and two touchdowns. He began his college career at Hutchinson (Kansas) Community College.

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Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Leroy Watson IV (69) lines up for the play during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)

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Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) is congratulated by offensive tackle Leroy Watson IV (69) after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy (99) goes against Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Leroy Watson IV (69) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

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Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Leroy Watson IV (69) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Houston. The Browns won 36-22. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

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Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Leroy Watson IV (69) walks off the field following an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. The Browns won 37-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

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