Sammy Watkins Injury: Updates on Bills WR's Recovery from Foot Surgery

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins suffered a foot injury that required offseason surgery in January. It's unclear when he will return.

Continue for updates.

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Watson Underwent Surgery 

Friday, Jan. 20 

The Bills announced Watson had surgery on his foot at an undisclosed date in January, per Sal Capaccio of WGR 550.

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Latest on Watkins' Timeline for Return

Thursday, Jan. 19

Capaccio added Watkins is expected to be ready for training camp. 

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Injuries Continue to Hinder Watkins' Star Power

In his third NFL season, Watkins dealt with injuries throughout 2016. He had lingering pain in his foot from 2015; he missed Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals and spent most of the year listed on the injury report.

He would return for the final six games of the season, scoring two touchdowns in that span. 

Watkins' health is paramount to the Bills' success since he's one of the team's top offensive weapons next to running back LeSean McCoy and quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Without his ability to stretch the field, the passing attack doesn't offer much help to the run game.

While it's unclear if this injury will impact next season, Watkins' lingering foot problems don't provide much optimism.