Christian Watson, the Packers’ receiver, missed eight games in the 2022 season due to hamstring injuries. The team is committed to preventing a repeat of this situation and has taken steps to address the issue. Coach Matt LaFleur revealed this week that Watson visited a lab in Madison to receive a detailed diagnosis and insight into his physical condition in hopes of finding solutions to prevent future injuries.
When he is on the field, Watson is a valuable asset to the team. The goal is to have him available for every game in the upcoming season. LaFleur emphasized the team’s commitment to exploring all possible measures to reduce the risk of injury for Watson. The receiver is working diligently in Florida to ensure he is in peak physical condition for the season.
In 2023, Watson had 28 catches for 422 yards and five touchdowns in his second NFL season. No Packers receiver had more than 793 receiving yards that year, with rookie Jayden Reed leading the team with that number. LaFleur acknowledged the challenges of soft-tissue injuries in football and emphasized the team’s efforts to control what they can, including training loads and practices to minimize such injuries.
