CHRISTIAN WATSON NEWS

Packers WR Christian Watson out months with torn ACL Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson suffered a torn right ACL and requires season-ending surgery.Packers head coach Matt LaFleu...

JANUARY 6 • THESTATE.COM

Packers lose deep-threat WR Christian Watson for playoffs with torn ACL

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has torn his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and won’t be available for any of...

JANUARY 6 • FOX SPORTS

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson tore ACL vs. Chicago Bears Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson tore the ACL in his right knee in a Week 18 loss to the Chicago Bears and will miss the pla...

JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Christian Watson's ACL injury could doom Packers' postseason hopes The Green Bay Packers got some bad news on Monday, when it was revealed that wide receiver Christian Watson may have torn his ACL in Sunday'...

JANUARY 6 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

WR Christian Watson's knee injury is season-ending, plus other Packers health updates Head Coach Matt LaFleur also discusses end of Bears game, turning page to Eagles

JANUARY 6 • PACKERS.COM

Torn ACL confirmed Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that Watson (knee) is done for the year due to a torn right ACL, Lily Zhao of Fox 6 News reports.

Impact Watson will miss the entirety of Green Bay's postseason, which will kick off Sunday on the road against the Eagles in a wild-card round matchup. The 2022 second-round pick may also be in significant danger of missing time during the 2025 campaign, due to the timing of his right knee injury. With Watson officially unavailable for the playoffs, Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs (illness) and Dontayvion Wicks will start in three-wide sets for quarterback Jordan Love, while Bo Melton and Malik Heath are positioned to take on expanded depth roles.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Packers fear torn ACL for WR Christian Watson Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is believed to have suffered a torn ACL and additional damage to his right knee, NFL Networ...

JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Packers WR Christian Watson Has Torn ACL, Could Miss 2025 Season Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is believed to not only have torn his ACL, but also sustained additional damage.

JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Packers WR Christian Watson Has Torn ACL, Could Miss 2025 Season Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is believed to not only have torn his ACL, but also sustained additional damage.

JANUARY 6 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Believed to have torn ACL Watson (knee) is believed to have sustained a torn right ACL and additional damage to his knee during Sunday's loss to the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Watson's injury timing is devastating both for his odds of being ready for the start of the 2025 season, and for a Packers team hoping to kick off a playoff push beginning with Sunday's wild-card round matchup in Philadelphia. The 2022 second-round pick suffered a non-contact injury in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to Chicago and was subsequentially carted to the locker room. Dontayvion Wicks will figure to step into the No. 3 role behind Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs (illness) in the wake of Watson's injury, with Bo Melton and Malik Heath also now slated for expanded roles.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Packers QB Jordan Love, WR Christian Watson injured in finale Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love was held out of the second half of the team's regular-season finale as a precaution after injuring...

JANUARY 6 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Serious knee injury feared Coach Matt LaFleur didn't express optimism regarding the right knee injury that forced Watson out of Sunday's loss to the Bears, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports. "I'm not s...

Impact Watson appeared to suffer a non-contact injury while running a route early in the second quarter. He required assistance to reach the sideline and then was carted to the locker room before being ruled out after halftime. The exact nature of Watson's health concern isn't known but should be clarified in due time once the necessary battery of tests are undertaken. The Packers now have a few question marks in their receiving corps, as Romeo Doubs was sidelined due to an illness Sunday.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Slo-Mo Video of Christian Watson Injury Catches Attention Two weeks ago Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson suffered a knee injury during the team’s blowout win over the New Orleans Sai...

JANUARY 5 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ruled out of Sunday's game Watson (knee) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Bears.

Impact Watson needed a cart to get to the locker room early in the second quarter after he went down in the middle of a route. Initially deemed questionable to return, he now will remain out for the rest of Week 18 and potentially into the playoffs if his right knee injury eventually is considered to be a serious one. As for the rest of Sunday, with Romeo Doubs (illness) also sidelined, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath will compose the Packers' receiving corps.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts knee Sunday Watson suffered a right knee injury during Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Watson went down in the middle of a route early in the second quarter and needed assistance from the training staff to get off the field before being carted to the locker room. If he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 18 with no catches on one target.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Watson (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact After Watson logged a second DNP in a row Thursday, coach Matt LaFleur told Bill Huber of SI.com that the wide receiver's availability for Week 18 likely would come down to Friday's practice. Watson ended up a limited participant in that session, which was enough for him to put an end to a one-game absence. Meanwhile, fellow WR Romeo Doubs was added to the injury report Saturday due to an illness, which left him questionable and eventually inactive for Sunday's contest. As a result, Watson, Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks will be the Packers' primary receivers in the regular-season finale, while Bo Melton and Malik Heath also should mix in.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Watson: 'We've all seen what were capable of' Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson spoke with the media following Friday's practice. The team takes on the Chicago Beats in the regular-s...

JANUARY 3 • PACKERS.COM

Listed as questionable Watson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Watson also was listed as questionable last week and didn't end up playing after missing every practice. He also missed practice this Wednesday and Thursday, but a return to limited participation Friday perhaps gives him a shot to play against the Bears. It's possible Watson comes down to a game-time decision ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, with Dontayvion Wicks likely to be the main beneficiary of extra snaps if Watson ends up inactive.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Friday to be key for Week 18 status Coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged Thursday that Watson (knee) likely "would have to get some work in" at Friday's practice in order to have a chance to play Sunday against the Bears,...

Impact Watson hasn't practiced since sustaining a bruised left knee Week 16 against the Saints, but he at least warmed up with his teammates Thursday for the first time since then. Friday's session thus will be key for his odds to return to action this weekend. During this past Sunday's loss at Minnesota, Dontayvion Wicks was the clear beneficiary among Packers wide receivers with Watson sidelined, ranking second at the position in snap share (73 percent) behind Romeo Doubs (86 percent) and ahead of Jayden Reed (71 percent), Bo Melton (25 percent) and Malik Heath (24 percent).

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing yet Watson (knee) isn't practicing Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact On a positive note, though, Watson warmed up with his teammates for the first time since suffering a bruised left knee Week 16 against the Saints. He'll have one more chance to get in some on-field work this week before the Packers potentially make a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Bears.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Watson (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Watson hasn't practiced since suffering a knee bruise Week 16 against the Saints, but he was listed as questionable for Sunday's eventual loss to Minnesota before ending up on the inactive list. A return to practice Thursday or Friday would give Watson a much better shot to play this Sunday against the Bears.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out in Week 17 Watson (knee) is listed as inactive Sunday at Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Watson sustained a bruised left knee during last Monday's win against the Saints. Despite being a listed DNP for the entirety of Week 17 prep, he was deemed questionable ahead of Sunday's game after coach Matt LaFleur told Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site on Friday that the third-year wide receiver had a chance to suit up. As the weekend went on, though, both Tom Pelissero of NFL Network and Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that Watson wasn't likely to play, which now has been confirmed. The Packers will lean on Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath at wide receiver this weekend.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Watson (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, isn't expected to play, Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday."

Impact Watson didn't practice in any fashion this week while managing a bruised left knee, but head coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that the lack of on-field work wouldn't necessarily stop the wideout from suiting up Sunday. While based on this report he seems unlikely to play, check for confirmation when Green Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With Watson expected to sit out, all of Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks should be in store for slight boosts in their snap and target projections.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward sitting Sunday Watson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings but is considered unlikely to play, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Watson didn't practice in any fashion this week while managing a bruised left knee, but head coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that the lack of on-field work wouldn't necessarily stop the wideout from suiting up Sunday, per Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site. Ultimately, Watson doesn't seem to have made enough progress in his recovery from the injury to play against the Vikings, and he's expected to be formally ruled out when Green Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With Watson expected to sit out, all of Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks should be in store for slight boosts in their snap and target projections.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 17 Watson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Minnesota, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Watson stuck to the rehab group during Week 17 prep due to the left knee injury that he suffered Monday against the Saints. Despite Watson having no practice reps under his belt this week, coach Matt LaFleur left the door ajar for the wide receiver to play Sunday, per Hodkiewicz. In the end,. Watson's availability, or lack thereof, will be clarified about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath would be the candidates for elevated roles behind Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs if Watson is inhibited or sidelined.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE