It was the last remaining hurdle prior to the regular season for Sammy Watkins and his surgically repaired foot. Game action. On Friday night at FedEx Field, Watkins got a couple of series worth of work. In his estimation it was enough to remind him of the game speed at which he’ll need to operate come Week 1 at Baltimore.
“It felt pretty good. I think I needed it. It’s something I wanted to do,” said Watkins. “I knew I needed it. Things were moving a little faster than I had seen in practice. It was live and that’s the type of reps that you need coming off an injury or not playing as much.