Packers give Christian Watson $110.5M, 4‑year extension
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- Christian Watson signed a four‑year, $110.5 million extension with a $31 million signing bonus, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- Christian Watson will now average $27.6 million per year, matching the franchise‑tag level for top receivers, and still had $5.75 million on his prior contract.
- Christian Watson posted a 35‑catch, 611‑yard, six‑touchdown finish in the final ten games of 2024, leading the league with a 17.5‑yard average per catch from Weeks 8‑18.
- Jayden Reed signed a three‑year, $50.25 million extension on April 24.
- Packers let Romeo Doubs depart in free agency to the Patriots and traded Dontayvion Wicks to the Eagles, reshaping the receiving corps.
- Jordan Love said the receiving room remains “very deep,” highlighting Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and rookie Matthew Golden as the top three options.
Why it matters: The extension gives Watson $27.6 million per year, essentially a franchise‑tag level salary, securing the Packers’ premier target while freeing up the roster after the departure of Doubs and Wicks. It also locks in both top receivers, allowing Green Bay to build its passing game around a stable, high‑paid duo.
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