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Wed, 06 Dec 2006 14:40:09 -0800
Free agent LB Courtney Watson (Texans) worked out with the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Fri, 01 Sep 2006 13:55:34 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have released LB Courtney Watson.
Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:09:10 -0700
Dale Robertson, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans claimed LB Courtney Watson (Bills) off waivers.
Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:29:01 -0700
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports the Buffalo Bills have released LB Courtney Watson.
Mon, 07 Aug 2006 19:06:38 -0700
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills LB Courtney Watson was getting reps with the No. 2 defense Monday, Aug. 7, ahead of LB Liam Ezekiel at middle linebacker.
Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:46:23 -0700
Sports Xchange reports Buffalo Bills LB Courtney Watson will back up LB London Fletcher at middle linebacker and be groomed as his eventual replacement.
Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:35:06 -0700
Mark Gaughan, of the Buffalo News, reports Buffalo Bills LB Courtney Watson believes the team's defensive scheme fits his ability better Watson said, "It was a lot different in the pass defense [in New Orleans]. We did a lot of reading and matching up players. From what I've seen here so far, it's going to be a lot more zone, read and react, and get a chance to make plays on the ball. We were more of a matchup-zone, man-to-man type defense in New Orleans."
Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:30:26 -0700
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills LB Courtney Watson lined up at middle linebacker with the second-team defense during the organized team activity practice Thursday, June 8. Watson used an armband with a list of defensive play calls so he would know his assignment on each play. "I've only been with the rest of the team for four or five hours," said Watson. "So the armband allows me to jump right in and get a feel for things."
Tue, 06 Jun 2006 15:31:59 -0700
NewOrleansSaints.com reports the New Orleans Saints have acquired TE Tim Euhus in a trade from the Buffalo Bills. In exchange, the Bills receive LB Courtney Watson.
Fri, 02 Jun 2006 20:06:39 -0700
NewOrleansSaints.com reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson was excused from the weekend's minicamp, according to head coach Sean Payton. "Right now, we're giving him permission to seek a trade and we're trying to facilitate that as best we can."
Thu, 11 May 2006 17:06:19 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Miami Dolphins trade with the New Orleans Saints in which they traded LB Eddie Moore to the Saints for LB Courtney Watson was nullified when Moore failed his physical with the Saints. Moore apparently had not recovered from a knee injury that has plagued him for more than a year. The Saints and Dolphins were discussing whether to amend or cancel the deal.
Thu, 11 May 2006 17:05:50 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Miami Dolphins trade with the New Orleans Saints in which they traded LB Eddie Moore to the Saints for LB Courtney Watson was nullified when Moore failed his physical with the Saints. Moore apparently had not recovered from a knee injury that has plagued him for more than a year. The Saints and Dolphins were discussing whether to amend or cancel the deal.
Wed, 10 May 2006 13:50:40 -0700
Updating previous reports, NewOrleansSaints.com reports the Miami Dolphins have officially acquired LB Courtney Watson from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for LB Eddie Moore.
Wed, 10 May 2006 11:09:29 -0700
The Associated Press reports the New Orleans Saints have traded LB Courtney Watson to the Miami Dolphins for LB Eddie Moore.
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:22:27 -0700
Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson has been mentioned in trade discussions.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:12:13 -0800
New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve, which ends his 2005 season.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005 16:47:37 -0800
New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) had knee surgery had knee surgery Monday, Nov. 28 and will likely be placed on the team's Injured Reserve, ending his season. LB Ronald McKinnon is replacing Watson as the starting middle linebacker.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005 16:36:21 -0800
The New Orleans Saints have declared QB Adrian McPherson, LB Alfred Fincher, OT Ben Archibald, LB Courtney Watson, TE Ernie Conwell, DL Rodney Leisle, SS Steve Gleason inactive for Week 12.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005 20:04:09 -0800
New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) is expected to miss at least one more week with a sprained MCL. He did not practice Thursday, Nov. 24.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:25:38 -0800
New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) is expected to miss at least one more week and may consider surgery. Rookie LB Alfred Fincher may see some time in Watson's absence.
Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:27:31 -0800
New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) is expected to miss at least one more week with a sprained MCL. The team may consider surgery if he doesn't improve soon. LB Alfred Fincher could see playing time while Watson is out.
Sun, 20 Nov 2005 09:19:39 -0800
The New Orleans Saints have declared QB Adrian McPherson, RB Anthony Thomas, OT Ben Archibald, LB Courtney Watson, TE Ernie Conwell, CB Joey Thomas, DL Rodney Leisle inactive for Week 11.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005 13:42:54 -0800
New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) did not practice Friday, Nov. 18, and is not expected to play in Week 11.
Thu, 17 Nov 2005 17:55:36 -0800
New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) has not practiced this week after spraining his MCL before the bye. He is listed as questionable but is probably a long shot for Sunday's game, Nov. 20. Before the injury, Watson had been demoted to third-down duty behind LB Ronald McKinnon. Rookie LB Alfred Fincher may see some playing time in Watson's absence.
Wed, 16 Nov 2005 17:29:27 -0800
New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) missed practice Wednesday, Nov. 16, and is a long shot to play Week 11. He is listed as questionable on the team's injury report. LB Alfred Fincher may see time while Watson is out.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005 14:33:32 -0800
New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) did not practice Monday, Nov. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 11.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005 18:42:21 -0800
New Orleans Saints LB Ronald McKinnon continues to start over LB Courtney Watson due to Watson's on-field and off-field issues. McKinnon will play on first and second downs since he is the better run stopper. Watson will play on third downs.
Thu, 27 Oct 2005 17:41:20 -0700
New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson was arrested for DUI charges and has also been late for some team meetings. Thus, he has been benched for Week 8 as punishment by the team.
Thu, 27 Oct 2005 16:04:39 -0700
Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson has been arrested and charged with drunken driving. An open bottle of beer was found in the front cup holder after he was pulled over for erratic driving. He was also allegedly combative and failed a field sobriety test, but refused a breathalyzer sample. He was released on $1,000 bond and pending arraignment Dec. 5.
Sat, 01 Oct 2005 08:00:33 -0700
Brian Allee-Walsh, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints head coach Jim Haslett has decided to rotate his linebackers in the team's Week 4 game. Haslett and Saints defensive coordinator Rick Venturi have concluded that six linebackers deserve playing time with the first unit. Strongside LB Sedrick Hodge, MLB Courtney Watson and weakside LB Colby Bockwoldt, although listed at the top of the team's depth chart at their positions, haven't necessarily distanced themselves from backup LBs James Allen, Ron McKinnon and T.J. Slaughter. "I don't like to platoon anybody, but I think all six linebackers warrant playing time,'' Haslett said. "So, if that's the way it is, that's the way it is.''
Mon, 26 Sep 2005 18:51:26 -0700
The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints head coach Jim Haslett removed the starting group of linebackers in the first quarter of the Week 3 game against the Minnesota Vikings. LB Courtney Watson, LB Colby Bockwoldt and LB Sedrick Hodge were replaced by LB Ronald McKinnon, LB T.J. Slaughter and LB James Allen. Haslett has not mentioned who would start against the Buffalo Bills Week 4.
Thu, 04 Aug 2005 20:24:02 -0700
The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (quad) remains sidelined with a quad contusion. He did not practice Thursday, August 4.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005 18:26:07 -0700
The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (quad) aggravated his left quad muscle at practice Tuesday, August 2. It was not immediately clear how long he'll be out. "I don't know how severe it is but it shouldn't be that bad," head coach Jim Haslett said.
Sat, 11 Jun 2005 06:37:05 -0700
Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints are hoping the linebacker crew that helped the team finish last season at 4-0 picks right up where they left off in 2004. If things go as planned, LBs James Allen, Courtney Watson and Colby Bockwoldt will be in the starting lineup to start the 2005 season. "I'm very optimistic about our season," defensive coordinator Rick Venturi said. "For the first time, we're going to start with some kids that have already had some impact. Nobody wants to give them a lot of credit, that's fine. But they've already had some impact here, they're sharp guys, they really understand the system. "And their growth is all going to go forward. They're still young; that's the amazing thing."
Thu, 12 May 2005 14:58:34 -0700
Jeff Byrd, of the Vicksburg Post, reports New Orleans Saints head coach Jim Haslett said the play of his linebacker crew will be one key to a successful season in 2005 for the Saints. The team must get better at the linebacking spots, Haslett said. "We need LB Courtney Watson to be a consistent player. We need him all the time, not just four or five games," Haslett said. "We have also got to have LB James Allen to play well."
Mon, 13 Dec 2004 15:53:13 -0800
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson takes over as the starter at middle linebacker.
Thu, 02 Dec 2004 19:25:45 -0800
Oakland Raiders TE Courtney Watson (knee) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 2, and remains out for Week 13.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004 13:58:00 -0800
New Orleans Saints head coach Jim Haslett said LB Courtney Watson was inactive during Week 12 due to disciplinary reasons. Haslett said he did something Saturday, Nov. 27, but did not elaborate on the matter other than saying he did not think it would ever happen again.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004 12:10:47 -0800
The New Orleans Saints have declared LB Courtney Watson, LB Derrick Rodgers, DL Johnathan Sullivan, OG Kendyl Jacox, RB Ki-Jana Carter, WR Michael Lewis, DL Rodney Leisle, DL Shaun Smith inactive for Week 12.
Sun, 14 Nov 2004 09:02:34 -0800
The New Orleans Saints have declared CB Ashley Ambrose, LB Courtney Watson, WR Devery Henderson, DL Johnathan Sullivan, OT Jon Stinchcomb, RB Ki-Jana Carter, CB Monty Montgomery, DL Rodney Leisle, DL Shaun Smith inactive for Week 10.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 17:21:56 -0800
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) practiced Wednesday, Nov. 10, and is expected to play in a reserve role in Week 10.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004 17:26:53 -0800
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) ran for the first time Monday, Nov. 8, and is expected to practice Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004 12:14:20 -0800
The New Orleans Saints have declared CB Ashley Ambrose, LB Courtney Watson, WR Devery Henderson, OT Jon Stinchcomb, RB Ki-Jana Carter, CB Monty Montgomery, DL Rodney Leisle, WR Talman Gardner inactive for Week 9.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004 17:04:01 -0800
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 4, and remains questionable for Week 9.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004 17:15:00 -0800
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 3, and is questionable for Week 9.
Sun, 24 Oct 2004 09:10:30 -0700
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints LB Orlando Ruff will start at middle linebacker for the Week 7 game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Oct. 24, replacing rookie LB Courtney Watson.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 15:31:02 -0700
New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) practiced Friday, Oct. 15, and is expected to start Week 6.
Thu, 14 Oct 2004 16:39:02 -0700
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) practiced Thursday, Oct. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 6.
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 18:55:32 -0700
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) returned to practice Wednesday, Oct. 13, and is listed as questionable for the Sunday, Oct. 17, game against the Minnesota Vikings. Watson has a bursa sac in his right knee, but the injury is not severe.
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 20:30:03 -0700
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints LB Courtney Watson (knee) had an MRI on his knee, which revealed no structural damage to the joint. He could return to practice this week and is expected to be listed as questionable for Week 6.