Packers' Dilemma: Watson's Future

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Packers got a high-wire act with wide receiver Christian Watson.

Dude, 6'4", 208 pounds, runs a 4.3640 yard dash.

That's elite speed and size for stretching defense is deep.

At just 26, he's flashing WR1 upside after bouncing back from that late 2024 ACL tear.

That season, he leveled up his game, running sharper routes and snagging mid-range passes

with strong hands.

But injuries keep derailing him.

That's the shadow over his career, holding back a breakout.

Packers front office faces a fork in the road heading into 2026 on his one-year extension.

Lock him long-term now or let him prove health through the year, risking free agency or

a pricey franchise tag later.

Just like Pete Doherty, draw parallels to Alec Pierce's fresh deal, 28.5 million a year

with Indy.

Pierce stays healthier, leads in yards for catch, mirrors Watson's deep threat style, but without

the full seasons.

Smart play might be an extension loaded with roster bonuses as injury insurance, like

New England's model paying per game played.

Gives Watson security, packers protection, win-win if both sides vibe, and we'll see how

it shakes out soon.