Packers and WR Christian Watson agree to four-year, $110.5 million extension
12 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:24 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Green Bay Packers have agreed to a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension with wide receiver Christian Watson, which includes a $31 million signing bonus. The deal comes after Watson's recovery from a torn ACL and his performance where he recorded 35 receptions for 611 yards and six touchdowns in the final ten games last season. Watson's extension follows fellow receiver Jayden Reed's three-year, $50.25 million deal. If Watson's extension is applied to his current contract, he will remain with Green Bay through the 2030 season.
- •Watson's contract includes a $31 million signing bonus.
- •He excelled last season after returning from injury.
- •Reed also signed an extension worth $50.25 million.
- •Watson could be under contract until the 2030 season.
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- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Packers' Christian Watson agrees to four-year, $110.5 million extension, AP source says
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- 4:44 PMESPN — Sources: Pack, WR Watson reach $110.5M deal
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Packers reportedly reach agreement on extension with Christian Watson
- 3:56 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers: Lock up Top Target With Lucrative 4-year Extension
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers sign Christian Watson to 4-year $110.5 million contract extension
"Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson agreed to terms on a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension through 2030 with a $31 million signing bonus, according to a person with knowledge of the contract. Watson, 27, tore his right anterior cruciate ligament in Green Bay’s 2024 regular-season finale, but came back last season to catch 35 passes for 611 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games. “Yeah, that’s the hope,” Watson said amid the Packers' organized team activities.
"Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson successfully recovered from an ACL tear in just 9 months and 21 days and went on to have one of his best seasons as a pro. Watson hauled in 35 passes for 611 yards and six touchdowns across ten regular-season games, and at that pace, he would have finished […] The post Green Bay Packers: Lock up Top Target With Lucrative 4-year Extension appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Earlier this off-season, the Green Bay Packers bid adieu to a couple of their most targeted wide receivers. Romeo Doubs, who led the team with 85 targets, was not retained and allowed to walk in free agency. Dontayvion Wicks, who was third on the team with 46 targets, was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. Christian [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 4:24 AMPackers Give Christian Watson Massive Contract Extension
The Green Bay Packers reshuffled their wide receiver room this offseason, but Christian Watson isn't going anywhere. Is that good?
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 12:34 AMChristian Watson contract analysis: Packers lock down most valuable WR
In extending Christian Watson, Green Bay paid a fair price for a game-changing receiver, while also protecting themselves against injury concerns.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:28 PMPackers' Christian Watson agrees to four-year, $110.5 million extension, AP source says
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson agreed to terms on a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension through 2030 with a $31 million signing bonus, according to a person with knowledge of the contract. Watson, 27, tore his right anterior cruciate ligament in Green Bay’s 2024 regular-season finale, but came back last season to catch 35 passes for 611 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games. “Yeah, that’s the hope,” Watson said amid the Packers' organized team activities.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:22 PMChristian Watson’s Long Road Back Ends With A $110.5 Million Deal
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson signed a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension Thursday.
- ESPNJun 4, 2026, 4:44 PMSources: Pack, WR Watson reach $110.5M deal
Wide receiver Christian Watson and the Packers reached agreement Thursday on a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension that includes a $31 million signing bonus, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:01 PMPackers reportedly reach agreement on extension with Christian Watson
Christian Watson reportedly has agreed to a four-year, $110.5 million extension that will retain the Packers’ top receiver long term.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:56 PMGreen Bay Packers: Lock up Top Target With Lucrative 4-year Extension
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson successfully recovered from an ACL tear in just 9 months and 21 days and went on to have one of his best seasons as a pro. Watson hauled in 35 passes for 611 yards and six touchdowns across ten regular-season games, and at that pace, he would have finished […] The post Green Bay Packers: Lock up Top Target With Lucrative 4-year Extension appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:49 PMGreen Bay Packers sign Christian Watson to 4-year $110.5 million contract extension
Earlier this off-season, the Green Bay Packers bid adieu to a couple of their most targeted wide receivers. Romeo Doubs, who led the team with 85 targets, was not retained and allowed to walk in free agency. Dontayvion Wicks, who was third on the team with 46 targets, was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. Christian [...]
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:46 PMChristian Watson, Packers agree to four-year extension
Watson's new deal is worth a reported $110.5 million with $31 million guaranteed.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:37 PMPackers signing WR Christian Watson to 4-year, $110M extension
The Packers and Christian Watson have agreed to a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension, per ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 3:35 PMPackers, WR Christian Watson reportedly agree to 4-year, $110.5 million extension
In 10 games last season, Watson recorded 35 receptions, 611 receiving yards and 6 receiving touchdowns.
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