CHRISTIAN WATSON NEWS

Packers Weigh Reliability vs. Potential at Receiver What was Randall Cobb thinking before Week 1 in 2011? And what will be the keys as Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs focus on Week 1 at the V...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Status for Thursday uncertain Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that he's undecided whether Watson (knee) will play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Chiefs, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic...

Impact Watson returned to practice last week for the first time since spring and has worked his way into full-team drills over the last couple days. However, Green Bay is still expected to remain extremely cautious with their second-round pick, so it's unclear if they'll thrust him into game action yet. While Watson won't need preseason experience to suit up Week 1, the exhibition game would certainly give him a prominent platform to prove himself capable of a sizable role heading into the regular season. Aaron Rodgers' comments have suggested the veteran wideouts (Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins and Randall Cobb) with get the majority of playing time to start the regular season, but Watson and fellow rookie Romeo Doubs have both have shown flashes of greatness early in their careers.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Works into full-team sessions Watson (knee) fully participated during the Packers' 11-on-11 drills Monday for the first time this preseason, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports.

Impact Watson followed up his debut in team sessions Sunday with an impressive 25-yard reception over cornerback Rico Gafford toward the end of second-team 11-on-11 drills Monday, according to Spofford. The rookie wideout has been hampered this preseason while recovering from an offseason knee procedure, though this leaping grab Monday seems to indicate that he's fully healthy for the first time since the start of training camp. Barring any setbacks, Watson should be set to make his preseason debut during Green Bay's final exhibition against the Chiefs on Thursday. This game also could provide the first-round pick with a prominent platform to prove himself over fellow rookie receiver Romeo Doubs heading into the regular season.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers remains bullish on Green Bay Packers' WRs

Aaron Rodgers expressed positivity in the Packers' passing game on Monday, a week after his detailed critique.

AUGUST 22, 2022

Logging snaps in team drills Watson (knee) will participate in some team drills beginning Sunday, Zach Kruse of the USA Today reports.

Impact "He'll get some team reps today, and we'll see how he responds," coach Matt LaFleur noted Sunday of the rookie wideout. Watson, who missed the first two weeks of training camp while bouncing back from a knee procedure, was in uniform for Friday's preseason game against the Saints but didn't play. With that in mind, Kruse suggests that it's possible the 2022 second-rounder could see action in Green Bay's preseason finale (Thursday against the Chiefs) in the absence of any setbacks in the coming days.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Friday Watson (knee) isn't in line to play in Friday's preseason game against the Saints, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Having said that, Watson went through pregame warmups with the Packers' wide receiver group, which is another sign of progress after returning to practice this past Sunday. The rookie second-round pick spent most of training camp on the active/PUP list after undergoing a procedure on his knee following the offseason program. Watson will have one more chance to make an appearance during exhibition season Thursday at Kansas City.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds: Mid-Round receivers that can contend for OROY

Some players drafted after the first round are getting betting action to win Offensive Rookie of the Year.

AUGUST 19, 2022

Aaron Rodgers meets with Packers' WRs a day after critique

The Packers' young receivers spoke with Aaron Rodgers after he aired them out over mistakes on Tuesday.

AUGUST 17, 2022

Highlights From Practice 15 of Packers Training Camp Elgton Jenkins, Robert Tonyan and Christian Watson practices, and there’s a flashy new addition to Packers training camp.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returning to practice Coach Matt LaFleur relayed that Watson (knee) is slated to return to practice Sunday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact While that is step in the right direction for Watson, who is bouncing back from a knee procedure, LaFleur indicated that the 2022 second-rounder figures to be eased into the mix, beginning by participating in individual drills and walkthroughs before moving on to team drills. Once he's up to speed, Watson will look to secure a key early season role in a Green Bay wide receiver corps that also includes Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins and Randall Cobb, among others.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers Training Camp Injury Report: Family Night Second-round receiver Christian Watson remains sidelined following knee surgery.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Watson Stays Patient, Positive Through Pain Romeo Doubs has capitalized on opportunities that might have been coming Christian Watson’s way if not for knee surgery.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Recovering from knee surgery Watson clarified Thursday that he's "day-to-day" following offseason knee surgery that forced him to begin training camp on the active/PUP list, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Ga...

Impact Watson added his knee experienced discomfort while running and cutting late in OTAs, and he eventually underwent a procedure to address it. The rookie second-round pick doesn't have a timeline to return to the field, but considering his comments Thursday, he at least has a chance to play in the preseason, even if his activity at the start of training camp is delayed. Once he's available, Watson will be in the mix for targets from Aaron Rodgers along with Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins (undisclosed) and Randall Cobb, among others.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss time Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said Watson (undisclosed) will "miss a little bit of time" after having a medical procedure during the offseason, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazett...

Impact Neither player nor team has provided details on Watson's injury, apart from placing him on the PUP list and suggesting that he required a procedure but shouldn't be out for too long. Even if he makes it back within a week or two, the late start to camp isn't ideal for a rookie wideout who needs to make a good impression on demanding veteran QB Aaron Rodgers. Schneidman also reports that veteran wideout Sammy Watkins (undisclosed) is expected to return from the non-football injury list soon.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bakhtiari Not Among Nine Packers Placed on PUP Veteran kicker Mason Crosby and rookie receiver Christian Watson are among the players who will start training camp on the physically unable...

JULY 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bakhtiari Not Among Nine Packers Placed on PUP Veteran kicker Mason Crosby and rookie receiver Christian Watson are among the players who will start training camp on the physically unable...

JULY 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hitting PUP list The Packers placed Watson (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Friday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In the wake of the Davante Adams trade, the Packers were in the market for reinforcements at wide receiver and made a splash on Day 2 of this year's draft, trading up to select Watson in the second round, 34th overall. At 6-foot-4, 208 pounds, Watson combines his length with a 4.36-second 40, giving him similar traits to another offseason departure at the position (Marquez Valdes-Scantling). Before he'll get a chance to build a rapport with Aaron Rodgers in training camp, though, Watson will need to get past his current injury concern.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers Sign Christian Watson; Get All Picks Under Contract Before Reporting Day Players taken early in the second round, like Christian Watson, wanted a portion of their fourth-year salary guaranteed.

JULY 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

2022 Fantasy Football Forecast: Christian Watson Ready to Dominate Green Bay’s rookie receiver is positioned for a big impact fantasy season.

JULY 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

2022 Fantasy Football Forecast: Christian Watson Ready to Dominate Green Bay’s rookie receiver is positioned for a big impact fantasy season.

JULY 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rodgers Eager to See Rookie Receivers Battle Standout Corners What’s the best way to get Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure ready for the season? To let them face Jaire Alexander, Eric Stoke...

JULY 7, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

21 Days Until Training Camp: Watson and FCS Receivers Christian Watson will boom or bust on his own merits, but it is interesting to look at the history of FCS receivers selected near where he w...

JULY 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Packers CB Jaire Alexander takes on mentor role for rookie WRs

Green Bay star CB Jaire Alexander is helping morph rookie WR Christian Watson into a solid option for Aaron Rodgers.

JUNE 24, 2022

A Good Comp for Christian Watson In his latest MAQB column for Sports Illustrated, Albert Breer pinpoints another FCS receiver who wound up being a three-time Pro Bowler.

JUNE 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Packers trust process to replace Davante Adams, develop new wideouts

The Packers have a history of developing star receivers. Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs are next in line, Bucky Brooks writes.

JUNE 2, 2022