Overview

• Head coach Matt LaFleur said the team is discussing starting Watson’s practice work after the Week 5 bye, according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.
• Watson has been on the PUP list through the first four games as he rehabs a torn ACL sustained in January.
• Once designated to return, the Packers would have 21 days to activate him to the 53-man roster or he would be sidelined for the rest of the season.
• If his window opens next week, a Week 6 game against the Bengals becomes possible, with Week 7 vs. the Cardinals or Week 8 at the Steelers also viable.
• His potential return is significant with Jayden Reed on injured reserve, and the team previously extended Watson through 2026.