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Packers 1,653-Yard WR Returns to Practice for First Time Since January ACL Tear

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.

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Steelers Linked To Saints SuperStar With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade
Pittsburgh, PA — According to a  circulating on X (Twitter), the Pittsburgh Steelers have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Steelers look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set that meshes with Pittsburgh’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Pittsburgh intriguing two-back looks alongside Najee Harris on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Black and Gold really excites me.” As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Steelers or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Pittsburgh whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Steelers Nation perk up.