Packers sign WR Christian Watson to contract extension
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Key Points:
- Watson, a second-round pick by the Packers in the 2022 NFL Draft, has played 48 games with 45 starts over four seasons, including three postseason appearances with one start.
- He has recorded 133 receptions for 2,264 yards (17.0 yards per catch average) and 20 touchdowns, along with 117 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns on 16 carries.
- Watson ranks No. 2 in the NFL since 2022 among players with 100+ receptions for yards per catch average (17.0), and is one of only three Packers players to achieve 125+ catches with a 17.0+ yards per catch average in their first four seasons.
- He has converted 72.9% of his receptions into first downs, ranking No. 3 in the NFL since 2022, and 37.6% of his catches have been explosive gains of 16+ yards, ranking No. 9 in the league.
- Watson is one of four Packers players to have five or more receiving touchdowns in three of his first four NFL seasons, joining notable WRs Don Hutson, Antonio Freeman, and Max McGee.