GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has signed a contract extension as he continues his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament that is delaying the start of his season.

The Packers announced the signing Wednesday. Terms weren’t disclosed, but ESPN reported that Watson agreed to a one-year, $13.25 million extension on a deal that would run through 2026.

Watson is beginning this season on the physically unable to perform list, which means he must miss at least the Packers’ first four games. He tore the ACL in his right knee during the Packers’ 2024 regular-season finale.

The 26-year-old has been the Packers’ top deep threat ever since they selected him out of North Dakota State in the second round of the 2022 draft.

Watson had 29 catches for 620 ya

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