"Stars are aligning for a 3-peat": Chiefs Kingdom celebrate as $3,745,372 CB returns after feared season-ending injury

The Chiefs fans celebrated the return of cornerback Jaylen Watson ahead of the playoffs. Watson has been sidelined due to his injury since October. However, after two months, there is finally an update on his potential return to the game.

On Friday, Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz shared the news about Watson's return on X. He wrote:

"The #Chiefs are designating CB Jaylen Watson to return from IR, and he will practice today, sources tell @NFLonFOX. This is a huge boost for Kansas City, who has been without Watson since late October due to a broken fibula. He and Trent McDuffie are one of the best CB duos in the league and KC could now have him back just in time for the postseason."

Fans in the comment section celebrated the much-anticipated return of the CB. A fan called it a sign of the Chiefs' "three-peat." The team had won the last two back-to-back iterations of the Super Bowl and is in contention for the three-peat.

"Stars are aligning for the 3-peat," a fan said.

"Defense hadn't been the same since he went down," another fan said.

Some fans called it perfect timing for Watson's return.

"The Chiefs' secondary has a huge boost! 🔥 The timing of Jaylen Watson's return is perfect. Trent McDuffie and he are going to lock it down," one fan said.

"Amazing recovery time. How is this possible?" another fan said.

Several other fans expressed their excitement about the return of the star player, whose contract value is around $3,745,372 (per Spotrac).

"Woooooooowww let's fecking go!!!" a fan said.

"Massive!" another fan said.

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Chiefs’ Jaylen Watson expects the "Best" for 2025

Jaylen Watson was sidelined after suffering a broken fibula in a game against the 49ers during Week 7. He couldn’t play much in 2024 but has high expectations for 2025.

Watson shared a post on X on Wednesday, hinting at his potential return. He wrote:

"2024 was full of ups and downs grateful for it all 2025 will be the best of them all🎢 #seeyasoon"

On Monday, Chiefs coach Andy Reid was asked for an update on the players struggling with injuries. Reid hinted at Watson's return, saying (via SI):

"Potentially Watson. I mean, potentially. That would be stretching it. "

Now finally, as per Schultz’s report, Jaylen Watson will start with the practice session this week. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are gearing up for their match against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.