Packers eye Watson return as 21 day activation nears Doubs not traded

The Green Bay Packers emerged from their Week 5 bye with several roster developments that could alter the team’s trajectory after a 2-1-1 start to the 2025 season. Wide receiver Christian Watson practiced Monday for the first time since tearing his ACL in January, beginning a 21-day window for the Packers to activate him to the 53-man roster, and the team’s recent trade speculation around fellow receiver Romeo Doubs was publicly dismissed by an NFL insider.

Watson’s return to the practice field is the most concrete step toward his in-season comeback. The second-round pick said after the session, "It felt great," and added, "I've got to knock a little bit of rust off, obviously. It's been a while since I've been able to go out there and play football." The team’s injury report shows Watson is now eligible to be moved from the physically unable to perform list, but Green Bay must activate him within 21 days or leave him on PUP for the rest of the season.

Also practicing Monday were starting left guard Aaron Banks and starting right tackle Zach Tom, both of whom missed Week 4’s 16-16 tie with the Dallas Cowboys. Interior lineman Jacob Monk was designated to open his activation...