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The Green Bay Packers are close to getting back a key offensive weapon. Wide receiver Christian Watson practiced on Monday, his first session since tearing his ACL in the 2024 regular-season finale. From now, the Packers have 21 days to activate him from the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list to the 53-man roster. Watson suffered the injury on January 5 against the Chicago Bears, roughly nine months ago. The fact that he is healthy enough to return to practice is a positive step. The former No. 34 overall pick (North Dakota State) signed a one-year, $13.25 million deal last month while rehabbing. In 2024, Watson caught 29 passes for 620 yards (a career high) and 2 TDs, averaging 21.4 yards per reception — explosive numbers. Watson returns to a receivers room currently led by Romeo Doubs, rookie Matthew Golden, and Dontayvion Wicks. Jayden Reed — the Packers’ leading receiver in 2024 — is on injured reserve after fracturing his collarbone in Week 2. Tight end Tucker Kraft is presently Jordan Love’s top target with 16 receptions for 225 yards and 2 TDs through four games. The Packers just came off their bye week and sit second in the NFC North at 2–1–1. They opened hot with wins over the Lions and Commanders, then let a fourth-quarter lead slip against the Browns in Week 3 and tied the Cowboys in Week 4. The Packers’ passing offense currently ranks 10th in the NFL (232.8 yards per game), and Watson’s return is expected to add even more firepower for the stretch ahead.