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Packers extend Christian Watson with $110.5 million contract amid concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:02 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Packers extend Christian Watson with $110.5 million contract amid concerns

Summary

The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Christian Watson to a four-year contract extension worth $110.5 million. Watson, who has dealt with injuries throughout his career, closed the 2025 season with 35 catches for 611 yards and six touchdowns over 10 games. Given Watson's injury history and inconsistent production, analysts question whether this investment is a prudent decision for the team. The Packers have also made other moves regarding their wide receiver corps, extending Jayden Reed and letting Romeo Doubs leave for the Patriots.

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By the Numbers

•Watson's extension includes a $31 million signing bonus.
•He averaged 17.5 yards per catch from Weeks 8 to 18 in 2025.
•Watson has 133 career catches for 2,264 yards and 20 touchdowns.
•Green Bay extended Watson while letting Doubs leave and trading Wicks.
•Concerns linger over Watson's injury history and limited availability.

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