Jaylen Watson Joins Rams, Bolstering Secondary

0:00On March 9th, Jalen Watson is heading back to Southern California after agreeing to a three-year $51 million contract with the Lowe's, Angeles Rams. The 27-year-old cornerback brings plenty of pro-experience, including time in three Super Bowls during his stint with the Kansas City, Chiefs. He won Super Bowls 57 and 58 with the Chiefs, playing a solid role on those championship defenses. The deal includes $34 million guaranteed, giving Watson a big payday as he switches teams. Fans in the area are buzzing since Watson started Ventura College, helping the pirates reach the state championship game back in 2018. Now he's linking up with his old Chiefs teammate Trent McDuffy, who just got traded to the Rams and signed a four-year 124 million dollar extension. Watson was a seventh-round pick, selected 243rd overall in 2022, and racked up three interceptions, 24 pass, breakups, and 124 tackles over 53 regular season games.

1:04He added two more picks in the playoffs. This move bolsters the Rams secondary, with proven talent right here from the region, setting up an intriguing new chapter for Watson and Los Angeles.