Overview

• Watson remains on the PUP list for the mandatory first four games, and the Packers’ Week 5 bye makes Week 6 his earliest chance to practice.
• Under NFL rules, once designated to return from PUP he can practice for up to 21 days before the team must decide on activation.
• Watson says he can run, cut and plant on his repaired knee and would feel confident in a high-stakes game, but he emphasizes not rushing back.
• He signed a one-year extension last week, which he and team officials say helps remove pressure to hurry his return.
• Jayden Reed’s broken collarbone and expected six-to-eight-week absence raise short-term needs at receiver as Watson’s return approaches.