Packers get major update on Christian Watson's injury 1 Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) runs the ball in for a touchdown during a football game against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 7, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Bears 28-21.

Packers get major update on Christian Watson’s injury

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Matt Lombardo | Last updated Dec 17, 2025 12:42 PM ET

Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is unlikely to miss significant time after suffering an injury Sunday against the Denver Broncos, and might not even miss a game.

Wednesday, the Packers received a positive update on Watson’s status, when the star wide receiver returned to practice ahead of Saturday night’s pivotal showdown against the NFC North rival Chicago Bears.

Packers’ Christian Watson to return to practice Wednesday

It appears that even the short week of practice might not even be a roadblock to Watson returning.

Watson suffered a chest injury against the Broncos, and was transported to a local hospital as a precaution, but appears that the injury isn’t significant.

So far this season, Watson has blossomed into one of quarterback Jordan Love’s favorite targets and has steadily improved since returning from a torn ACL suffered in the 2024 regular season finale against the Bears.

Watson has caught 28 passes for 481 yards and five touchdowns in his first eight games since returning, and could look to build on that production as early as Saturday night at Soldier Field.

Packers get major update on Christian Watson's injury 2 Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) makes a reception for a first down during the first quarter of their game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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