KANSAS CITY, Mo. Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins said he is optimistic about playing Super Bowl LV on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after missing both previous playoff games due to a calf injury.
“You feel good,” Watkins said Tuesday. “Still training with the training staff and [athletic trainer Rick Burkholder], just go through everything so I can have a chance and possibly go out and feel 100% or 95% or 85% wherever I go on Sunday. You feel pretty good, very optimistic. I’ve had good practices. “
Watkins also missed six games in the regular season. He was fifth on the Chiefs with 37 receptions, 421 yards, and two touchdowns.
In the final season of his contract, Watkins said he would listen if the team wanted to re-sign him, as winning and playing Super Bowls is more important than personal stats and money.
“I would say let’s win this Super Bowl and see where my head will be,” said Watkins. It would certainly be something to think about. It would certainly be something that I would talk to my wife and my kids about, think about coming back. Would I love a third ring?
“I certainly wouldn’t say no… To come back and win a third? Yes. I do not mind. I should definitely think about it, see what my future holds. ‘