On Tuesday, the Green Bay Packers decided to give a 2022 draft pick a one-year contract extension without seeing him take a single snap in the preseason or in Week 1. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Packers gave wide receiver Christian Watson a one-year contract extension worth $13.25 million while he recovers from an ACL injury suffered in January.

"Even in the midst of rehab for his torn ACL, the Packers are rewarding WR Christian Watson with a one-year, $13.25 million contract extension, per his agent Adisa Bakari," Schefter posted on X. "The extension ties Watson to Green Bay through the 2026 season, allows him to focus on getting healthy and not having to play this season for a new deal. Watson remains on PUP and is expected back later this season."

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