The Green Bay Packers have been plagued with injuries already this season during training camp and preseason action.

In addition to the new injuries the team has suffered, wide receiver Christian Watson has been unable to participate. He has been working out with the team and focusing on running and conditioning, but he’s still not fully recovered from the torn ACL that he suffered last season.

Watson has been a key part of the Packers’ offense over the last couple of years. He has turned into an elite deep threat for Jordan Love.

Getting Watson back on the field in 2025 will be a big help. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that he is not quite ready to resume football activities.

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A new update has been revealed about the 26-year-old wideout.

Brian Gutekunst, the general manager in Green Bay, spoke out honestly about Watson and his recovery, as shared by ESPN.

“I mean, it’s tough because when you see him run … want to throw him out there, right?” Gutekunst said. “But there’s kind of a timeline with these ACLs and he’s ahead of the curve, there’s no doubt about it. But at the same time, he’s got a long career in front of him, so we want to make sure we take the proper steps and we don’t skip any steps along the way.”

He continued on, speaking more about the process of when Watson could return to the field.

“I think more than likely he’ll start the year on the PUP. After that fourth game I’m sure he’s going to be champing at the bit, and it’s going take a lot of us to hold him back.”

During the 2024 NFL season, the Packers saw Watson play in 15 games. He racked up 29 receptions for 620 yards and two touchdowns.

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While he has not developed into the No. 1 wide receiver target Green Bay had hoped he could be, he’s one of the most dangerous deep threats in the game.

Hopefully, he will be able to continue recovering well with no setbacks. The Packers seem to be heading in the right direction with him, but it does sound like he will miss at least the first four weeks of the season.

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