Packers' Christian Watson tease after big news triggers online buzz 1 Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) scores a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during their football game Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.

Packers’ Christian Watson tease after big news triggers online buzz

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin M Adams | Last updated Oct 8, 2025 9:25 AM ET

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is still unavailable, but he’s close to returning to action after his 21-day practice window off the physically unable to perform list has been opened.

That means the Packers have up to three weeks to activate him to the 53-man roster. There is still plenty of time for Green Bay to decide on that, but the excitement for his much-awaited return downfield is taking over Packers fans ahead of the team’s Week 6 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field.

Watson is still trying to get back to his old form, and once he does, he should provide a boost for Green Bay’s offense that has been heavily reliant on its rushing attack. The Packers are fourth in the league with a 48.4 percent rush play percentage, though, they are 11th overall with 232.8 passing yards per game.

Fans react to Green Bay’s Christian Watson tease on social media

Following the Packers’ move to open Watson’s practice window, the team shared a post on Instagram showing a couple of the wide receiver’s snaps in practice.

“Hey,9,” the caption read.

That was enough to get Green Bay fans even more hyped for the wideout’s looming return.

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Green Bay’s post garnered excited reactions from its fans.

“How Are Teams Going To Cover Golden & Watson

,” said a fan on Instagram.

Another one said: “Praying for a healthy rest of the season and praying this is the year I get to see my favorite deep threat ball out

”

From a commenter: “I USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THIS”

“IF WE HAD YOU AGAINST DALLAS PROMISE WE WOULDVE WON,” a social media user posted.

Via a different commenter: “Already back at it!?! Nice!”

Said another: “Nice.. Should have a couple games with a few big catches before he goes down with another injury.”

With the team also missing wide receiver Jayden Reed, the Packers surely has a significant role for Watson once he makes his way back after a long absence.

Packers' Christian Watson tease after big news triggers online buzz 2 Dec 3, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Watson (9) winces in pain as he is helped off the field after injuring his leg on a first down reception against the Kansas City Chiefs during their football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-USA TODAY Sports

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