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After selecting two wide receivers within their first three picks of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Packers now have a deep receiving corps that will need to sort itself out soon.

NFC draft grades: What teams earned an 'A' besides Giants?

Packers to sign former No. 8 overall pick

Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

The 'NFL rookie Conference Championship game receiving leaders' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Christian Watson's family makes bold statements after Packers draft a wide receiver in the first round and shake up the depth chart

Not everybody is happy that the Green Bay Packers finally drafted a wide receiver in the first round after 23 years. During the special night, some members of Watson's family were on a podcast and reacted in real time to the Packers' decision to select Matthew Golden with the 23rd overall pick.

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

The 'Last QB taken in the first round of the NFL draft by team' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes in an NFL season' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 22

My 2025 Packers Mock Draft: Predicting All Seven Rounds

The 2025 NFL Draft is just two days away. With the Packers hosting, the excitement is on another level. While I love the draft, I don’t necessarily study the players extensively.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Green Bay Packers News / Gridiron Heroics / April 21

Green Bay Packers: Brian Gutekunst Announces Two Controversial 5th-Year Option Decisions

Prior to the 2022 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers traded All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for a first and second round pick.

NFL Draft News

Insider reveals Broncos' RB target in first round of NFL Draft

Shilo Sanders fired dad Deion as his agent after going undrafted

Report details why Saints 'embraced' Shough before, during draft

Report details why Saints 'embraced' QB Tyler Shough before, during NFL Draft

What Shedeur Sanders did wrong before NFL Draft

NFL team executive expands on what Browns' Shedeur Sanders did wrong before draft

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Christian Watson shares encouraging recovery update on social media and it's something the Packers are going to want to monitor closely

The Green Bay Packers got an encouraging update on Thursday regarding the recovery of one of their top young offensive weapons. Christian Watson suffered an unfortunate ACL tear in the 2024 regular season finale against the Chicago Bears on January 5th.

Green Bay Packers News / The 33rd Team / March 6

2025 NFL Free Agency: Top 5 Targets for Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers are a few pieces away from being a Super Bowl contender in the NFC, and they'll have the financial flexibility to take some swings in free agency this offseason.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / February 25

Packers' Christian Watson expected to miss time in 2025

Christian Watson suffered an ACL tear in Week 18, and as a result he was unavailable for the Packers’ wild-card game. His injury could keep Green Bay shorthanded at the receiver position into the start of next season.

The NFL's all-time most dramatic single-season declines

The '2024-25 NFL touchdown leaders' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / February 23

Christian Watson, Josh Jacobs Lead NFL.com’s Top 10 Packers Plays of 2024

The Green Bay Packers were perilously close to being swept by the Chicago Bears and going 0-6 in the NFC North in 2024. That point was driven home when the NFL’s X account posted the Packers’ top 10 plays of 2024 (actually, because of a tie, there were 11 top plays).

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / February 20

It Might Be Impossible for Packers to Replace Christian Watson

Christian Watson might not be the Green Bay Packers’ best receiver but he’s certainly the most irreplaceable. Set aside Josh Jacobs’ headline-grabbing statement that the Packers need to add a No.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / February 12

2025 NFL Draft: Iowa State's Jaylin Noel Is Ready To Be NFL's Next Great Slot Receiver

Slot receivers are perceived as shifty, underneath route runners who get the ball in the quick game to pick up first downs. Iowa State's Jaylin Noel wants to change that perception at the NFL level.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Christian Watson gets murky 2025 injury update after torn ACL

The Green Bay Packers had a solid 2024 campaign. Green Bay finished the regular season 11-6 and made the playoffs as as Wild Card team. Unfortunately, they got bounced in the first round the Eagles.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / January 8

Five Green Bay Packers Who Need to Step Up with Christian Watson Out for the Playoffs

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson suffered a torn ACL during the team’s regular season finale last Sunday. The team will not have their best deep threat for the playoffs and most likely for the start of the 2025 season as he rehabs from the injury.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / January 7

Christian Watson's severe injury creates a potential massive contract implication for the Packers

Christian Watson has a torn ACL and more damage in his knee after suffering a severe injury during the 24-22 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Beyond missing the playoffs, Watson's 2025 season is at risk as well.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / January 6

Why Christian Watson shouldn't be part of Packers' future

Why Christian Watson shouldn't be part of Packers' long-term plans

The sad truth is that Christian Watson just can't be counted on to stay healthy.

Should Packers have played Watson vs. Bears?

Packers QB Jordan Love avoids major injury in loss to Bears

Where Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill could land after alarming comments

The most memorable seasons by NFL backup quarterbacks

The '2023 NFL Team receiving yards leader' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Field Level Media / January 6

Report: Packers fear torn ACL for WR Christian Watson

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is believed to have suffered a torn ACL and additional damage to his right knee, NFL Network reported Monday.

Green Bay Packers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Packers lose key player to injury for postseason

The Green Bay Packers have received some bad news as they prepare to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the opening round of the playoffs.

After injury, should Packers have played Christian Watson vs. Bears?

Packers could be without two-time Pro Bowler for rest of the season

NFL playoffs takeaways: The Vikings need more from QB-WR duo

Packers QB Jordan Love avoids major injury in loss to Bears

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6

Future for Packers' Christian Watson cloudy after tearing ACL

The non-contact injury Watson suffered Sunday has produced a worst-case scenario for the Packers.

Should Packers have played Watson?

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol from Dec. 22 hit

Commanders need Marshon Lattimore’s return to beat the Buccaneers

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell addresses surprising rumor about his future

Panthers endorse Bryce Young as starting quarterback for 2025

After Falcons' collapse, Raheem Morris says '2025 starts today'

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 5

After injury, should Packers have played Watson vs. Bears?

After injury, should Packers have played Christian Watson vs. Bears?

Watson, coming off a knee injury that saw him miss Green Bay's Week 17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, was questionable heading into Sunday's regular-season finale.

Packers QB Jordan Love shares an update on his elbow injury

Insider sheds additional light on the nature of Tua Tagovailoa's hip injury

49ers rookie RB suffers injury that could have big implications for 2025

Rams RB Blake Corum out for postseason with a fractured forearm

Seahawks DT Byron Murphy exits Sunday's game with a back injury

Chiefs CB Chamarri Conner suffers shoulder injury vs. Broncos

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 2

Packers-Bears Injury Report: Christian Watson ‘Feeling Better’

Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson is “feeling better” but did not practice on Thursday. His status for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Chicago Bears is in limbo.

Green Bay Packers News / Field Level Media / December 24

Packers WR Christian Watson avoids serious injury

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson avoided a serious knee injury in Monday night's playoff-clinching win against the New Orleans Saints. Watson was injured in the second quarter of the 34-0 victory at Lambeau Field after being tackled at the end of a 14-yard run.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 24

Packers offer update on injured WR Christian Watson

Watson suffered a knee injury in the second quarter on Monday night when Saints defensive backs Alontae Taylor and Kool-Aid McKinstry landed on Watson’s left side.

Saints' Spencer Rattler gives blunt assessment of blowout loss to Packers

'MNF' takeaways: Packers appear playoff-ready in laugher vs. Saints

Which NFL QBs have won a playoff game with multiple teams?

The 'Green Bay Packers head coaches' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / 5 GOATs / December 24

Christian Watson injury: Packers WR exits game, questionable to return vs. Saints

Christian Watson exited Monday Night Football during the third quarter of the Packers matchup vs. the Saints with an injury. He was deemed questionable to return.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 19

Christian Watson Emerges as Packers’ No. 1 Receiver

The stats might not say it, but Christian Watson has become the Green Bay Packers’ No. 1 receiver down the stretch. Since the bye, Watson has played 225 snaps.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 17

Packers WR downplays injury scare in Week 15 win over Seahawks

Christian Watson alleviated fans' fears on a potential injury.

Packers' Christian Watson sets a new career high in win over Seahawks

'SNF' takeaways: Packers prove to be too much for Seahawks, who lose Geno Smith to injury

Jordan Love raves about wide receiver's return after win over Seahawks

25 NFL players who could be fantasy X-factors down the stretch

The 'Rookie rushing yard record for each NFL franchise' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / November 23

Packers’ Christian Watson: ‘I’m Going to Get What I Deserve’

In the showdown loss to the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson caught three passes for 37 yards. That came on the heels of four receptions for 39 yards against Jacksonville and one catch for 9 yards against Houston.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / November 18

Packers WR Christian Watson's breakout means little if he can't sustain it

Sunday's contest was Watson's breakout game of 2024, but it won't mean much for the Packers long-term if he goes another few games without making these big plays.

Bears issuing complaint to NFL about loss to Packers

Packers special teams coach predicted his team’s blocked field goal

Watch: Packers hold off Bears with blocked field goal at end of regulation

25 NFL all-timers who never won the Super Bowl

The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Green Bay Packers history' quiz