Yesterday, the Green Bay Packers reportedly agreed to a one-year, $13.25 million contract extension with wide receiver Christian Watson. It’s an interesting move from the team, because you seldom see players sign extensions while on the physically unable to perform list. Remember, Watson is still rehabbing from his 2024 ACL tear, though his father has stated that the receiver is already running 22 MPH. Officially, Watson can return to practice beginning in Week 6, following the Packers’ bye week.
This contract makes a lot of sense for both sides. On Watson’s end, he probably would like some sort of assurances that he will receive big money in his NFL career. Timing is everything in the NFL. Most of the money veteran players make is on their second contracts in the league. Unfortunately fo