Packers WR Christian Watson has torn ACL; NFL Network report
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 05: Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers is attended to after being injured in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on January 05, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermo
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is believed to have a torn ACL, according to The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Rapoport also says Watson suffered additional damage during the game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Jan. 5.
Watson missed the Packers’ 27-25 loss at Minnesota last weekend with an injured left knee. This latest injury appeared to involve his right knee.
He was running a pattern and went straight down as the pass was thrown to teammate Dontayvion Wicks. He clutched his right knee afterward.
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After Packers officials went on the field to examine him, Watson walked to the sideline and went into the injury tent. Watson then held his left hand to his head as he was carted into the locker room.
"It’s really tough, especially (with) Christian trying to bounce back from what he's been dealing with and to be able to go out there and have that happen," Love said. "It’s tough. I feel for Christian. But at the same time, it’s that same mindset we’ve talked about before. It’s next man up. So other guys are going to have to step up and play a huge role. Like I’ve said before, we have a deep receivers room."
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