For the Broncos, Watson will provide some depth at outside linebacker behind veteran superstar Von Miller and emerging edge rusher Bradley Chubb. The sixth rounder acquired in this deal was traded away to Carolina.

For San Francisco, moving out veteran linebacker Watson was done in order to move up 64 spots in the draft (which is significant). With the 148th pick (Round 5), the 49ers selected linebacker Dre Greenlaw.

Watson will rotate into the Broncos lineup occasionally in 2019, mostly in sub packages. He therefore has little fantasy value. It remains to be seen how the 49ers plan to utilize Greenlaw, but he too will likely play a reserve role at linebacker.