Packers Believe WR Christian Watson Is Ahead Of Schedule In Rehab From ACL Surgery

In his media session following OTAs, Green Bay HC Matt LaFleur gave a positive update on Watson’s rehab and believes he’s ahead of the original timeline. 

“Christian is doing outstanding. I would say he’s ahead of schedule,” LaFleur said, via Zach Kruse of the Packers Wire.

Watson is still likely to miss some regular-season games with a normal timeline between eight and 12 months, but he could be a contributor sooner rather than later in 2025 should his recovery continue to go well. 

Watson, 25, is a former second-round pick by the Packers in the 2022 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State.

He’s entering the final year of a four-year, $9,241,031 rookie contract, which includes a $3,900,750 signing bonus. 

In 2024, Watson appeared in 14 games for the Packers and recorded 29 receptions for 620 yards (21.4 YPC) and two touchdowns.