Christian Watson, Packers Reportedly Agree to $13.3M Contract Extension amid Injury

The Green Bay Packers and wide receiver Christian Watson have agreed to a one-year, $13.25 million contract extension, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, who provided more information.

Watson's a big-play threat who averaged 21.4 yards per catch last season over 15 games (620 yards and two touchdowns on 29 receptions). Unfortunately, Watson suffered a torn ACL in his right knee while running a route in the Packers' final regular season against the Chicago Bears last year.

Watson is currently on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list, so he'll miss at least the next three regular season games after sitting the Packers' Week 1 win (27-13) over the Detroit Lions.

It's unclear when he'll be back, although general manager Brian Gutekunst provided some hope of a potential return this season in comments made on Aug. 12.

The Packers selected Watson with a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft out of North Dakota State. For his career, he's caught 98 passes for 1,653 yards and 14 touchdowns over three seasons.

The 26-year-old Watson was entering the final year of his rookie contract, but now he's locked in with the Packers through 2026.

Green Bay is deep at wide receiver, featuring a group that includes 2025 first-round pick Matthew Golden, last year's receiving leader Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs. The Pack also have a great tight end in Tucker Kraft, whose seven receiving touchdowns led the team last year.

Ultimately, it's a good move to keep Watson aboard for a promising Packers team that just took down a Lions squad that won an NFL-high 15 regular-season games. Their defense also looks spectacular, led by new superstar edge-rusher Micah Parsons.

Green Bay will look to keep up the momentum Thursday when it hosts the Washington Commanders.