Christian Watson leaves Packers game early with chest injury after catch

Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson left Thursday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a chest injury sustained on a 53-yard reception. The injury occurred in the second quarter when Watson was tackled by Panthers cornerback Will Lee III. Watson initially remained on the field before walking to the medical tent and later heading to the locker room. The Packers listed him as questionable to return, and reports indicate he was taken to a local hospital for precautionary reasons.

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