Though he’s yet to take the field for the Green Bay Packers in 2025, wide receiver Christian Watson is most certainly in the club’s future plans.
Watson is signing a one-year, $13.25 million extension with the Packers, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday evening.
Watson is currently on the physically unable to perform list whilst on the mend from a torn ACL suffered last season. However, the 2022 second-round pick is amid the final year of his rookie contract, so Green Bay had a decision to make regarding the explosive yet oft-injured talent.
Now, Watson is on the books for the Packers through 2026.
Watsons suffered a torn ACL in a Week 18 loss to the Chicago Bears during the 2024 season.
It actually concluded Watson’s lengthiest season so far as he played 14 games as a rookie, nine in 2023 and 15 in 2024. Watson turned in 29 receptions for 620 yards and an astounding 21.4 yards per catch last season.
A big play waiting to happen, Watson’s talent and impact have never been questioned, but his availability has been a massive concern. Now, he’ll be able to focus on getting healthy and returning later this season without worrying about earning a new deal.
