JUNE 13, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM
ARMON WATTS #96 - DEFENSIVE TACKLE - NEW YORK GIANTS
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Lunchbreak: The Athletic Spotlights Armon Watts' Late-Blooming NFL Journey Minnesota Vikings Latest News
Vikings defensive tackle Armon Watts out to prove this season he's 'not a one-hit wonder' Watts has had to be patient and work hard to find success throughout his career. So how will he follow last year's breakout season?
JUNE 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Vikings DT Armon Watts talks about how he honored Everson Griffen during sack celebration Vikings DT Armon Watts gave a shoutout to Everson Griffen with his celebration Thursday.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Armon Watts engulfs Roethlisberger for 9-yard sack Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Armon Watts engulfs Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for 9-yard sack.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • NFL.COM
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Starting against Lions Watts will start Sunday against the Lions, according to Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Impact Watts will make his second career start, and his first one since the 2019 season finale, as he will replace Michael Pierce. Watts has played 79 defensive snaps across four games this season, racking up eight tackles (four solo).
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited role Sunday Watts had one tackle and played 17 snaps in Sunday's overtime loss at Cincinnati.
Impact Watts is a reserve nose tackle and may not get much playing time as long as Michael Pierce and Dalvin Tomlinson stay healthy.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eason, Colts eke past Vikings 12-10; offenses need more work
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Saints sack leader Hendrickson, Vikings linebacker Davis out
The New Orleans Saints have scratched team sacks leader Trey Hendrickson, fellow starting defensive lineman Malcom Brown and starting left guard Andrus Peat for Friday’s home game...DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will play Friday Watts (ankle) is not on the inactives list for Friday's game against the Saints.
Impact Watts had been listed as questionable after logging a DNP and two limited practice sessions this week, but he will give it a go against the Saints on Christmas Day.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Foot injury forces Patriots' Gilmore out of loss to Dolphins
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QBs Stafford, Allen, several TEs injured on rough NFL Sunday
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The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season
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Plays 37 snaps Sunday Watts had a tackle and played on 37 of the defense's 78 snaps in Sunday's loss to Green Bay.
Impact Watts played just seven games last year after a hamstring injury, so he could have a larger role later in the season as he continues to develop. He'll get playing time as a reserve in a rotation on the defensive line.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Armon Watts could be Vikings' answer inside on the defensive line Armon Watts showed flashes in 2019 that he should play more. In this first week of full-pad practices, Watts is working as the No. 2 nose ta...
AUGUST 19, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Activated off COVID list Watts was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Andrew Krammer of The Star Tribune reports.
Impact Watts was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday but can now rejoin his teammates at practice. The 2019 sixth-rounder will steer his focus on competing for reps with Jaleel Johnson after long-time starting defensive tackle Linval Joseph signed with the Chargers this offseason.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings-Raiders trade rescinded after PJ Hall fails physical
The trade that sent defensive tackle PAUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings land DT P.J. Hall in deal with Raiders for late pick
The Minnesota Vikings have acquired defensive tackle PAUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Vikings DT Pierce, asthma sufferer, opts out of season
New Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce has opted out of the 2020 season because of concern about the coronavirusJULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
