Packers News, Transactions, Trade Talk - Watson 1 Year Extension Through 2026

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Earlier this offseason, running back Josh Jacobs expressed his opinion that the Packers needed to add a No. 1 wide receiver to get to the next level, hinting that the proven receiver they needed might be former teammate Davante Adams. The idea was a little odd given that Jacobs had just been on a Raiders team that had added Adams and immediately declined from 10-7 to 6-11. Given that the Packers ended last season with their top three wide receivers all injured, though, you could understand the desire to have a proven player like Adams on the field ahead of, say, Malik Heath.

General manager Brian Gutekunst doesn't often target players in their 30s, so it's no surprise Adams went elsewhere this offseason. Gutekunst did target fresh options at receiver, though, as Green Bay used its first-round pick on speedster Matthew Golden and a third-rounder on super-athlete Savion Williams. The Packers already had one of the league's deepest groups of wide receivers before this offseason, and everyone on that depth chart is currently on the 2025 roster.

The draft picks might signal Gutekunst's attitude toward the growing cost to roster high-end wide receivers and whether he thinks it's a good value to pay $25 million or more per year to any of the current Packers wideouts. Since trading Adams, they have spent just over $37 million on their receivers, the sixth-lowest figure for any team over the past three seasons. Playing on what was comfortably the league's most run-heavy team in neutral game scripts last season, it might not make sense for Green Bay to spend a ton at the position.

Decision time is coming for the receivers who have been on the roster. Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson are eligible for extensions now and free agents after the 2025 season. Jayden Reed becomes eligible for a new deal next offseason and would be a free agent after the 2026 campaign. Dontayvion Wicks and Bo Melton are restricted free agents this offseason and unrestricted the following year. This group has been cheap, but it's about to get more expensive to retain, either in Green Bay or elsewhere.

If Golden and Williams impress in training camp, teams will be calling the Packers to inquire about their young wideouts and whether any of them might shake available before the start of the season. Reed's ability after the catch is unique, and for whatever it's worth, the team reassured him he was their top receiver earlier this month. Watson's role in the lineup could be filled by Golden, but it's unclear when Watson will be able to get back on the field after tearing an ACL in his right knee in January, which would make it difficult to get a meaningful trade return for him.


Doubs seems like the most obvious candidate, given that he was already suspended for one week by the team last season for missing a pair of practices. Owed $3.4 million in the final year of his rookie deal, the Packers might rack up a compensatory pick if he leaves after the season as a free agent, but Gutekunst has been relatively aggressive adding options such as Jacobs, Xavier McKinney and Nate Hobbs over the past couple of offseasons. Dealing Doubs would lock in draft compensation and avoid a potential headache if he falls down the depth chart during the season.

[Treebeard]

This sounds like the opposite of Cinncinati's WR philosophy

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Great athlete, yes please.

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His stats aren’t terrible, how did he not get drafted?

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I can't even begin to explain how much higher I'd be on this pick if he kept #81 instead of switching to 22

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I can't even begin to explain how much higher I'd be on this pick if he kept #81 instead of switching to 22

I won't be shocked if he's in #2 by the end of training camp and cuts. Need some QB #'s to open up for Malik to switch to.

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I can't even begin to explain how much higher I'd be on this pick if he kept #81 instead of switching to 22

I won't be shocked if he's in #2 by the end of training camp and cuts. Need some QB #'s to open up for Malik to switch to.

I weirdly dig 22 as a WR number but completely expect he will be #2 by this time next year.

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Sam Brown

5.66
Candidate For Bottom Of Roster Or Practice Squad

Overview
Brown played at three schools over five seasons but failed to produce at a standout level. Frankly, there are more flashes on Brown’s 2023 tape at Houston than there were on his Miami tape from 2024. He lacked creativity to beat press and struggled to finish plays as a deep option in both seasons. He has some instincts in space and flashes route-running potential, but it’s hard to find enough consistent tape to make a clear projection of what he could provide as a pro.

Strengths
Possesses NFL size and adequate length.

Reads coverage and adjusts routes to zone.

Plays with physicality at the top of the route when needed.

Has loose hips to create openings as a route runner.

Has better contested catch tape from 2022-2023 at Houston.

Weaknesses

Press release lacks creativity and elusiveness.

Inconsistent playing to his top speed on vertical routes.

Below-average ball-tracking and adjustments to the throw.

Lacks shake and gas as a catch-and-run option underneath.

Scored just nine touchdowns in five college seasons.

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PFF top 32 tackles

9. ZACH TOM, GREEN BAY PACKERS

Tom has gradually improved during his three seasons in the league. He ranked 40th with a 68.3 PFF overall grade as a rookie, improved to 15th with a 79.7 PFF overall grade in 2023 and finished sixth with an 85.8 PFF overall grade in 2024.

His 87.8 PFF run-blocking grade this past season ranked third among all offensive tackles. The Wake Forest product got off to a hot start in pass protection in 2024, not allowing a single pressure in four of his first six games.

31. RASHEED WALKER, GREEN BAY PACKERS

The former seventh-round pick proved in 2024 that his 2023 season was no fluke. While run blocking is not his forte, Walker makes up for that with above-average pass protection, which is a good trade-off for Green Bay’s passing game.

Walker earned an 80.1 PFF pass-blocking grade last season, which ranked 18th among offensive tackles. He allowed a knockdown — a sack or quarterback hit — on just 1.2% of pass plays, which was the 22nd-best rate at the position.

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I'm more forgiving of Reed because the dude still produces at an elite level when you can get the ball in his hands (11.5 yards per target). Wicks was garbage (5.5 yards per target).

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I still think Wicks is going to be a stud.

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I still think Wicks is going to be a stud.

You sir must have him on your bench in a dynasty league.

[RRyder823]

I still think Wicks is going to be a stud.

You sir must have him on your bench in a dynasty league.

I dont have him on my bench but considering he was the only reciever last year that showed the ability to beat man coverage its not a crazy statement if he can figure out the drops

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