The Atlanta Falcons signed Watson as an undrafted free agent out of Texas-San Antonio in 2022 before the offensive lineman spent his rookie season on the 49ers' practice squad.
49ers offensive line coach Chris Foerster admitted that practice squad players like Watson can have a harder time developing because of their minimal practice reps and the lack of in-game experience.
"They have to make the most of it," Foerster said in September when asked of Watson's progress. "It's just, in a practice setting, it's hard to get huge jumps. They're little, tiny steps."
Related News
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
49ers practice and media schedule ahead of Week 7 matchup vs. Falcons
The San Francisco 49ers have a short week of preparation for their next game after a Monday night win over the Washington Commanders. They will hold three full practices as they prepare for their Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Kyle Shanahan, defensive... -
49ers vs. Falcons injury report: 10 players miss Wednesday's practice
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 7 contest against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. With the 49ers coming off a Monday night game, the team held a walkthrough on Wednesday. As expected, wide receiver Mike Evans did... -
49ers' Nick Bosa and Mike Evans absent from Thursday practice
The San Francisco 49ers held their second of three practices this week as they prepare for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. On Wednesday, 10 players missed practice, including defensive end Nick Bosa and wide receiver Mike Evans. Bosa is working to return... -
49ers vs. Falcons injury report: 8 players miss Thursday's practice
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 7 contest against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Two key 49ers contributors remain sidelined at practice: defensive end Nick Bosa and wide receiver Mike Evans. Evans' absence...