Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson signs a one-year contract extension through 2026.
Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Christian Watson to a one-year extension worth up $13.25 million. Watson has had a problem dealing with injuries throughout his career so far. Currently, Watson is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in Week 18 last season. Watson was selected in the second round of the 2022 draft and was on his final year of his rookie contract, but now, this contract extension will make him with the team through the 2026 season.
So far in Watson’s career his best fantasy year was his rookie year in 2022, having 41 catches for 611 yards and 7 touchdowns, finishing as WR 34 on the year. But since has struggled to be on the field having less than 30 catches each of the last two seasons. He does have big play ability however; last season he averaged 21.38 yards per catch. Given his current situation seems odd to get an extension right now while dealing with his ACL, but once healthy he has to fight for targets with rookie Matthew Golden, Jayden Reed, and Romeo Doubs.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
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The Packers are placing several players, including WR Christian Watson, on the active/physically unable to perform list ahead of training camp.
Despite showing signs that he’s recovering from a Week 18 ACL tear in early January, Christian Watson has been placed on the PUP list ahead of training camp. Watson suffered this latest injury very late in the calendar year, and so it was surprising to see the 26-year-old already running routes in June, as captured via social media.
Watson has been very productive while on the field. He averages just over 10 PPG in PPR leagues throughout his career. He has been one of the most fragile players in all of fantasy in three seasons with the Packers, however. He’s missed 13 games in that span, suffering 10 different recorded injuries.
Trying to pick the eventual WR1 in the Packers offense will be tough heading into 2025. If Christian Watson can get back into the swing of things before too long, he’ll have as strong a chance as any to be the team’s best fantasy option on the outside. He’s still young with size and speed, meaning he’s always a threat when he’s on the field.
– Blake Stachel (@bllakkay)
After suffering a late-season ACL tear, Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson is not expected to start the 2025 season on the active roster.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is not expected to start the 2025 season on the active roster due to his torn ACL suffered at the end of the 2024 season.
Watson has suffered a variety of soft tissue injuries throughout his career, but the ACL tear may be the most devastating to date. Watson set career highs in receiving yards and yards per target in 2024, but only scored two touchdowns and finished with his fewest fantasy points of his career.
The Packers may look to free agency or the draft to address the schematic hole left by Watson’s anticipated long-term absence. Wicks, Reed, and Doubs should continue to see looks, but Watson’s unique skill set is unreplicated by WRs currently on the roster.
Even if Watson returns during the 2025 season, it is unlikely that he makes a significant Fantasy impact. Watson finished as a top 15 wide receiver just once in 2024..
Author: Bradley Stalder (@FFStalder)
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson has dealt with hamstring injuries in his short career.
In two season WR Christian Watson of the Green Bay Packers has missed 11 games due to lingering hamstring injuries. So, this offseason he spent time to find a way to get over the issue. He visited University of Wisconsin to seek answers, and what he came up with is “Symmetry.” He discovered that he has muscle imbalance. Watson has been building muscle and making both hamstrings symmetrical instead of having imbalance and putting more stress on the other leg.
If this fixes his hamstring injuries, he can look to become the Packers WR 1. He has some of the most upside in the NFL if he can stay healthy. Watson is a big explosive receiver with big body frame at 6’4″ and 205-pounds that runs a 4.36 40-yard dash. He can be great for best ball leagues in the teen rounds.
The Green Bay Packers may face the Chicago Bears on Sunday without Christian Watson.
The Green Bay Packers will have to face the Chicago Bears on Sunday without one of their top wide receivers, Christian Watson, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.
The Packers will also have to monitor the status of another receiver, Romeo Doubs, who is also dealing with a hamstring injury.
