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Packers Extend Christian Watson Through 2026 on One-Year, $13.25 Million Deal

The move lets the deep threat rehab a torn ACL on PUP with a possible return between mid-October and late November.

Nov 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) celebrates a catch against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The team announced the extension Wednesday, with ESPN reporting a one-year, $13.25 million add-on that keeps Watson under contract through 2026.
  • Watson remains on the physically unable to perform list and must miss at least the first four games of 2025 under NFL rules.
  • Based on PUP timelines and typical ACL recoveries, coverage projects an earliest realistic return in Week 6 and a latest window around Thanksgiving.
  • Agent Adisa Bakari told ESPN the deal allows Watson to focus on recovery rather than playing for a new contract this season, with multiple reports describing limited guarantees (about $6 million) that make the pact relatively low risk.
  • The 26-year-old owns a 16.9-yard career average per catch and led Green Bay in deep-threat impact when healthy, while analysts note the short commitment could influence future choices at wide receiver, including Romeo Doubs’ outlook.