Packers' WR Situation: Gutekunst's Draft Plan

0:00On March 22nd, the Green Bay Packers face a thin, wide receiver group looking ahead past the 2026 season. Right now, only Matthew Golden and Savion Williams remain under contract that far out. That leaves General Manager Brian Goudacunst with tough choices this off season, starting with next month's draft. Expect Christian Watson to join that short list soon. The Packers gave him a one-year deal last summer while he recovered from a knee injury, but a longer extension seems likely in the coming months. Still, the team lost Romeo Doves to free agency already, and guys like Jaden Reed and Dante Vian Wix hit free agency next year. Fans and analysts see this as a wake-up call for the passing game. With Titan Tucker-Craft also due for a big contract, paying everyone won't be easy. Golden Flash potential as a rookie and should play more this year. But Williams saw limited action on offense last season. Goudacunst has a track record of planning ahead through the draft. He grabbed Golden last year and built depth at other spots like Tackle without burning future picks.

1:04Free agency moves, like adding linebacker Zaire Franklin and defensive Tackle Javan Hargrave, preserve compensatory selections for 20, 27. That forward-thinking points to an early draft move for another receiver. Even with Watson extended and maybe one of Reed or Wix back, the Packers need more security at the position to keep building around there. Quarterback.