Former Texas A&M star Armani Watts signs with new NFL team

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a deal with former Kansas City Chiefs safety Armani Watts on Tuesday afternoon. The former Texas A&M Aggies star wrapped up his rookie contract with the Chiefs and is now with his second NFL team since 2018. The terms of his new contract with the Colts are not yet public.

The Chiefs drafted Watts in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft at No. 124 overall. The 5-foot-11, 205-pound safety played in 53 career games with one start in four seasons. He totaled 32 tackles (23 solo), 3.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, two passes defensed, one fumble recovery and 26 special teams stops. He also appeared in nine postseason contests, including Super Bowls LIV and LV, and compiled seven tackles (four solo) and four special teams stops.

In 2021, Watts saw action in 16 games and finished with nine tackles (five solo), 1.0 tackle for loss, one fumble recovery and 10 special teams stops. He played in three postseason games and tallied seven tackles (four solo) and two special teams stops.

Armani Watts was a four-year starter at Texas A&M before moving on to the NFL. He was a defensive captain and an All-SEC first-team selection as a senior in 2017.

The Indianapolis Colts have made several big moves to bolster their defense for the 2022 season but no move was bigger than their addition of Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan.

Colts acquire Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan left the Atlanta Falcons for the Indianapolis Colts two weeks ago, ending his time with the one franchise he’s known since coming into the NFL out of Boston College in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Ryan threw for 59,735 yards, 367 touchdowns and 170 interceptions over the course of his career in Atlanta. He earned the NFL’s Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year in 2016 but fell short of winning the Lombardi Trophy.