"The Green Bay Packers activated Christian Watson from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday, and the receiver could make his season debut on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. They released tight end Ben Sims to make room for Watson on the 53-man roster. DE Arron Mosby was also elevated from the practice squad. If Watson takes the field, he will do so 294 days after he tore the ACL in his right knee in last year's regular-season finale."
"That would make Watson one of the quickest Packers players to return from that injury in recent history. Their last two players who sustained that injury, defensive end Rashan Gary and offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, did not play until 308 and 302 days after their injuries, respectively. All throughout Watson's recovery, the Packers have said he was ahead of their typical ACL return timeline. He returned to practice on Oct. 6. The Packers used their entire three-week practice window before adding Watson to the roster."
Christian Watson was activated from the physically unable to perform list and could play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Packers released tight end Ben Sims to open a 53-man roster spot and elevated DE Arron Mosby from the practice squad. Watson would return 294 days after tearing the ACL in his right knee in last season's finale, marking one of the quickest ACL recoveries among recent Packers; Rashan Gary and Elgton Jenkins returned in 308 and 302 days, respectively. Watson returned to practice on Oct. 6 and the team used the full three-week window before adding him. In 38 games, Watson has 98 catches for 1,653 yards and 14 touchdowns and ranks among the league leaders in yards per catch since 2022, offering size, speed and versatility as a deep threat.
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