Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is closing in on his season debut after missing the first six games of the 2025 season. Watson has been rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered in Week 18 of the 2024 season against the Chicago Bears, which ended his previous campaign. He spent the entirety of training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.

The 26-year-old began his 21-day practice window on October 6 and has participated in three consecutive weeks of team practices. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Watson was optimistic about suiting up for Sunday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8 .

“That's my plan,” Watson said on Wednesday, according to Zach Kruse of the Packers Wire. “I say that every week. Obviously, leave it up to the trainers.

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