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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Packers Provide Major Update About Injured Wide Receiver
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Green Bay Packers have been plagued with injuries already this season during training camp and preseason action. In addition to the new injuries the team has suffered, wide receiver Christian Watson has been unable to participate. He has been working out with the team and focusing on running and conditioning, but he's still not fully recovered from the torn ACL that he suffered last season. Watson has been a key part of the Packers' offense over the last couple of years. He has turned into an elite deep threat for Jordan Love. Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Photo byGetting Watson back on the field in 2025 will be a big help. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that he is not quite ready to resume football activities. Read more: Steelers Receive Major Aaron Rodgers Warning From Former NFL DB A new update has been revealed about the 26-year-old wideout. Brian Gutekunst, the general manager in Green Bay, spoke out honestly about Watson and his recovery, as shared by ESPN. "I mean, it's tough because when you see him run ... want to throw him out there, right?" Gutekunst said. "But there's kind of a timeline with these ACLs and he's ahead of the curve, there's no doubt about it. But at the same time, he's got a long career in front of him, so we want to make sure we take the proper steps and we don't skip any steps along the way." He continued on, speaking more about the process of when Watson could return to the field. "I think more than likely he'll start the year on the PUP. After that fourth game I'm sure he's going to be champing at the bit, and it's going take a lot of us to hold him back." During the 2024 NFL season, the Packers saw Watson play in 15 games. He racked up 29 receptions for 620 yards and two touchdowns. Read more: Vikings Coach Offers Cryptic JJ McCarthy Update While he has not developed into the No. 1 wide receiver target Green Bay had hoped he could be, he's one of the most dangerous deep threats in the game. Hopefully, he will be able to continue recovering well with no setbacks. The Packers seem to be heading in the right direction with him, but it does sound like he will miss at least the first four weeks of the season. For more on the Green Bay Packers and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Injury-hit Lions stare down tough-as-nails fixture
Brisbane are in an almighty battle to keep their premiership defence alive, and AFL fixture boss Josh Bowler probably shouldn't expect a Christmas card from Lions coach Chris Fagan this year. In what has become a uniquely strange race to lock down a top-eight berth, only two wins separate the second-placed Cats (15-6) from the ninth-placed Bulldogs (13-8). It means one unlucky team could finish with 15 wins this year and still miss out on a finals berth. Brisbane, with 14 wins and a draw to their name, hope that unlucky team won't be them, but the fixture gods aren't on their side. After facing fourth-placed Fremantle (15-6) in a blockbuster clash in Perth on Friday night, Brisbane will round out their regular-season campaign at home to Hawthorn (14-7). If you glance at Brisbane's overall fixture this year, the last 11 games are the stuff of nightmares. The Lions faced ladder leaders Adelaide (16-5), GWS (14-7) and Geelong (15-6) during a tough stretch before their bye. A two-game spell against Port Adelaide and Carlton gave Brisbane some respite, but the past four weeks have pitted them against the Bulldogs, Gold Coast (14-6), Collingwood (15-6) and resurgent Sydney (11-10). Fagan is acutely aware of the tough hand his team have been dealt, and the high-stakes nature of each clash. "Well if you have a look at our draw, we've been playing finals every week for the last six," Fagan said. "We played the Dogs, Suns, Collingwood, Sydney, who are going like a top-eight side at the moment, and now Fremantle, then Hawthorn. "It's been pretty solid. Whoever invented that draw at AFL House certainly made sure that if we're going to get into the finals, we're going to earn our spot. "It's an extraordinary year. I don't think there's ever been a year in AFL footy where 14 wins and a draw, which is what we've got at the moment, doesn't get you into the finals. "That was what we had last year, and we finished fifth." Brisbane's finals hopes were dealt a blow in last week's two-point loss to Sydney. But in reality, it's their growing injury list that has been their biggest concern. Lincoln McCarthy (knee), Jack Payne (knee) and Noah Answerth (achilles) are out for the rest of the season. Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale (quad, two weeks), Conor McKenna (hamstring, two weeks), Keidean Coleman (quad, six to seven weeks) and Kai Lohmann (calf, one week) are still unavailable. In some positive news, defender Ryan Lester will return from concussion against the Dockers, while Brandon Starcevich (hamstring) is a chance to join him. "I don't know whether people noticed, but four of our backline from last year's grand final didn't play last week," Fagan said. "We're doing it a little bit tough at the moment with injuries. "We'll deal with it. We had a little bit of a crisis in the middle of the year last year and lost some blokes with ACLs and bounced back from that." Brisbane are in an almighty battle to keep their premiership defence alive, and AFL fixture boss Josh Bowler probably shouldn't expect a Christmas card from Lions coach Chris Fagan this year. In what has become a uniquely strange race to lock down a top-eight berth, only two wins separate the second-placed Cats (15-6) from the ninth-placed Bulldogs (13-8). It means one unlucky team could finish with 15 wins this year and still miss out on a finals berth. Brisbane, with 14 wins and a draw to their name, hope that unlucky team won't be them, but the fixture gods aren't on their side. After facing fourth-placed Fremantle (15-6) in a blockbuster clash in Perth on Friday night, Brisbane will round out their regular-season campaign at home to Hawthorn (14-7). If you glance at Brisbane's overall fixture this year, the last 11 games are the stuff of nightmares. The Lions faced ladder leaders Adelaide (16-5), GWS (14-7) and Geelong (15-6) during a tough stretch before their bye. A two-game spell against Port Adelaide and Carlton gave Brisbane some respite, but the past four weeks have pitted them against the Bulldogs, Gold Coast (14-6), Collingwood (15-6) and resurgent Sydney (11-10). Fagan is acutely aware of the tough hand his team have been dealt, and the high-stakes nature of each clash. "Well if you have a look at our draw, we've been playing finals every week for the last six," Fagan said. "We played the Dogs, Suns, Collingwood, Sydney, who are going like a top-eight side at the moment, and now Fremantle, then Hawthorn. "It's been pretty solid. Whoever invented that draw at AFL House certainly made sure that if we're going to get into the finals, we're going to earn our spot. "It's an extraordinary year. I don't think there's ever been a year in AFL footy where 14 wins and a draw, which is what we've got at the moment, doesn't get you into the finals. "That was what we had last year, and we finished fifth." Brisbane's finals hopes were dealt a blow in last week's two-point loss to Sydney. But in reality, it's their growing injury list that has been their biggest concern. Lincoln McCarthy (knee), Jack Payne (knee) and Noah Answerth (achilles) are out for the rest of the season. Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale (quad, two weeks), Conor McKenna (hamstring, two weeks), Keidean Coleman (quad, six to seven weeks) and Kai Lohmann (calf, one week) are still unavailable. In some positive news, defender Ryan Lester will return from concussion against the Dockers, while Brandon Starcevich (hamstring) is a chance to join him. "I don't know whether people noticed, but four of our backline from last year's grand final didn't play last week," Fagan said. "We're doing it a little bit tough at the moment with injuries. "We'll deal with it. We had a little bit of a crisis in the middle of the year last year and lost some blokes with ACLs and bounced back from that." Brisbane are in an almighty battle to keep their premiership defence alive, and AFL fixture boss Josh Bowler probably shouldn't expect a Christmas card from Lions coach Chris Fagan this year. In what has become a uniquely strange race to lock down a top-eight berth, only two wins separate the second-placed Cats (15-6) from the ninth-placed Bulldogs (13-8). It means one unlucky team could finish with 15 wins this year and still miss out on a finals berth. Brisbane, with 14 wins and a draw to their name, hope that unlucky team won't be them, but the fixture gods aren't on their side. After facing fourth-placed Fremantle (15-6) in a blockbuster clash in Perth on Friday night, Brisbane will round out their regular-season campaign at home to Hawthorn (14-7). If you glance at Brisbane's overall fixture this year, the last 11 games are the stuff of nightmares. The Lions faced ladder leaders Adelaide (16-5), GWS (14-7) and Geelong (15-6) during a tough stretch before their bye. A two-game spell against Port Adelaide and Carlton gave Brisbane some respite, but the past four weeks have pitted them against the Bulldogs, Gold Coast (14-6), Collingwood (15-6) and resurgent Sydney (11-10). Fagan is acutely aware of the tough hand his team have been dealt, and the high-stakes nature of each clash. "Well if you have a look at our draw, we've been playing finals every week for the last six," Fagan said. "We played the Dogs, Suns, Collingwood, Sydney, who are going like a top-eight side at the moment, and now Fremantle, then Hawthorn. "It's been pretty solid. Whoever invented that draw at AFL House certainly made sure that if we're going to get into the finals, we're going to earn our spot. "It's an extraordinary year. I don't think there's ever been a year in AFL footy where 14 wins and a draw, which is what we've got at the moment, doesn't get you into the finals. "That was what we had last year, and we finished fifth." Brisbane's finals hopes were dealt a blow in last week's two-point loss to Sydney. But in reality, it's their growing injury list that has been their biggest concern. Lincoln McCarthy (knee), Jack Payne (knee) and Noah Answerth (achilles) are out for the rest of the season. Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale (quad, two weeks), Conor McKenna (hamstring, two weeks), Keidean Coleman (quad, six to seven weeks) and Kai Lohmann (calf, one week) are still unavailable. In some positive news, defender Ryan Lester will return from concussion against the Dockers, while Brandon Starcevich (hamstring) is a chance to join him. "I don't know whether people noticed, but four of our backline from last year's grand final didn't play last week," Fagan said. "We're doing it a little bit tough at the moment with injuries. "We'll deal with it. We had a little bit of a crisis in the middle of the year last year and lost some blokes with ACLs and bounced back from that."
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Injury-hit Lions stare down tough-as-nails fixture
Brisbane are in an almighty battle to keep their premiership defence alive, and AFL fixture boss Josh Bowler probably shouldn't expect a Christmas card from Lions coach Chris Fagan this year. In what has become a uniquely strange race to lock down a top-eight berth, only two wins separate the second-placed Cats (15-6) from the ninth-placed Bulldogs (13-8). It means one unlucky team could finish with 15 wins this year and still miss out on a finals berth. Brisbane, with 14 wins and a draw to their name, hope that unlucky team won't be them, but the fixture gods aren't on their side. After facing fourth-placed Fremantle (15-6) in a blockbuster clash in Perth on Friday night, Brisbane will round out their regular-season campaign at home to Hawthorn (14-7). If you glance at Brisbane's overall fixture this year, the last 11 games are the stuff of nightmares. The Lions faced ladder leaders Adelaide (16-5), GWS (14-7) and Geelong (15-6) during a tough stretch before their bye. A two-game spell against Port Adelaide and Carlton gave Brisbane some respite, but the past four weeks have pitted them against the Bulldogs, Gold Coast (14-6), Collingwood (15-6) and resurgent Sydney (11-10). Fagan is acutely aware of the tough hand his team have been dealt, and the high-stakes nature of each clash. "Well if you have a look at our draw, we've been playing finals every week for the last six," Fagan said. "We played the Dogs, Suns, Collingwood, Sydney, who are going like a top-eight side at the moment, and now Fremantle, then Hawthorn. "It's been pretty solid. Whoever invented that draw at AFL House certainly made sure that if we're going to get into the finals, we're going to earn our spot. "It's an extraordinary year. I don't think there's ever been a year in AFL footy where 14 wins and a draw, which is what we've got at the moment, doesn't get you into the finals. "That was what we had last year, and we finished fifth." Brisbane's finals hopes were dealt a blow in last week's two-point loss to Sydney. But in reality, it's their growing injury list that has been their biggest concern. Lincoln McCarthy (knee), Jack Payne (knee) and Noah Answerth (achilles) are out for the rest of the season. Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale (quad, two weeks), Conor McKenna (hamstring, two weeks), Keidean Coleman (quad, six to seven weeks) and Kai Lohmann (calf, one week) are still unavailable. In some positive news, defender Ryan Lester will return from concussion against the Dockers, while Brandon Starcevich (hamstring) is a chance to join him. "I don't know whether people noticed, but four of our backline from last year's grand final didn't play last week," Fagan said. "We're doing it a little bit tough at the moment with injuries. "We'll deal with it. We had a little bit of a crisis in the middle of the year last year and lost some blokes with ACLs and bounced back from that."
NBC Sports
12-08-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Brian Gutekunst: Christian Watson ahead of the curve, but likely to start year on PUP
There was talk this offseason that wide receiver Christian Watson could make his return to the Packers lineup around the middle of the season, but it looks like the wideout might get back a little sooner than that. General Manager Brian Gutekunst was asked about Watson's timeline during a press conference on Tuesday and laughed when he said 'you want to throw him out there right now' when you see the receiver running. Gutekunst then pivoted to say that the team wants to remain patient and that means Watson will probably be staying on the physically unable to perform list into the regular season. 'There's kind of a timeline with these ACLs,' Gutekunst said. 'He's ahead of the curve, no doubt about it, but, at the same time, he's got a long career in front of him so we're going to make sure we don't skip any steps along the way. More than likely he'll start the year on PUP.' Watson would have to miss the first four games of the year if he's on the PUP list after the cut to 53 players, but he could be activated at any point after that and that makes a return in the first half a realistic timeline in Green Bay.
Yahoo
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Three-Time Pro Bowler Carted Off as Eagles' Super Bowl Repeat Hopes Take Potential Hit
Philadelphia Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson is believed to have suffered a meniscus injury to his right knee during Sunday's public practice at Lincoln Financial Field. The three-time Pro Bowler had to be carted off the field in front of 50,000 fans. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Dickerson is exploring additional treatment options to determine what comes next and how much time he will be sidelined. The injury occurred during a pass play where Jalen Hurts connected with Saquon Barkley in the flat on the opposite side of the field, according to ESPN's Tim McManus. Dickerson stayed down for several minutes before being helped off the field, unable to put weight on his right leg. Dickerson's injury history raises additional concerns. He tore both ACLs while at Florida State and Alabama and played through a left knee injury during Philadelphia's Super Bowl run earlier this year. Despite being limited in Saturday's practice with a knee issue, he was a full participant Sunday. The Eagles boast one of the NFL's elite offensive lines, making any extended absence by Dickerson a significant blow to their championship aspirations. The 26-year-old Dickerson signed a four-year, $84 million extension in March 2024. Related Headlines Speculation Suggests Micah Parsons Doesn't Want Contract Extension from Cowboys Star Prospect's Comment Confirm Yankees Fleeced Rivals the Red Sox in Recent Trade Who Replaces Landon Dickerson? Six Eagles Options Including Jason Kelce Comeback Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel Praise 'Baller' Rookie Following Impressive Debut
