Packers Lock in Homegrown Stars: Wyatt, Kraft, Watson

0:00It's March 31st, NFL News. Today starts now. AI powered and always on. Packers stayed cheap this off season, leaning hard into their draft and develop game plan heading into the 2026 season. Now they're eyeing long-term extensions for a few homegrown studs like defensive tackle, Devante Wyatt, wide receiver Christian Watson, and tight end, Tucker Kraft. Reports dropped this week from Tom Silverstein, saying the team wants deals locked in soon. Wyatt's wrapping his rookie contract with a fully guaranteed salary of nearly $13 million, but he's rehabbing a broken fibula and torn. Enkel ligaments after finally snapping 60% of defensive plays last year. Meanwhile, Kraft's bouncing back from an ACL tear in week nine, where he balled out with 32 catches for 489 yards and six. Touchdowns over eight gangs. That kind of flash can land him among the NFL's top pay tight ends, pushing past 13 million annually. Watson's in the mix too, with playmaking vibes like Alec Pierce,

1:03who just inked a four-year deal worth 114 million from the Colts. Durabilities his hurdle, but the upside screams extension value. Others like defensive tackle Carl Brooks, wide receiver Jaden Reed, or even Ed rusher, Lucas Van Ness, could follow if the Packers skip his. Fifth year option, smart moves to lock in talent cheap while keeping the cap flexible for whatever's next.