By: Hannah Vore, Journalist Intern
Publication Date: June 5, 2026
The Green Bay Packers signed wide receiver Christian Watson on a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension on Thursday, according to ESPN. The deal includes a $31 million signing bonus.
The 27-year-old wide receiver from North Dakota State will be entering his fifth season in the NFL. He was a second-round pick, drafted by the Packers in 2022.
After sustaining a season-ending torn ACL against the Chicago Bears in Week 18 of the 2024 season, Watson returned in Week 10 of the 2025 season, finishing the year with 611 receiving yards.
“Big, strong, fast. I think he can do a front flip and a back flip. I think he can do everything. He’s obviously a threat at all times,” said Pat McAfee on Thursday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show.”
Alongside Watson are the Packers’ other top receivers, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden.
“I don’t think we’ve ever lacked talent at that position,” said Matt LaFleur, head coach of the Green Bay Packers.
Reed was selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Michigan State University, while Golden was selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas.
The Packers gave Reed a three-year $50.25 million contract extension on April 24. The move came after the Packers signed WR Romeo Doubs to free agency and traded WR Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles.
"We've still got a very deep receiver room," said Packers quarterback Jordan Love.
With Watson, Reed and Golden as the lead receivers, the Packers could have a strong offense this season.
“I definitely think there’ll be a lot more opportunities for the guys who are out there this year, myself included. Just got to embrace that and continue to make plays when our numbers are called,” said Watson this week at Packers’ organized team activities.