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Packers WR Christian Watson returns to action after chest injury

By Thomson Reuters Oct 29, 2026 | 10:25 PM

By Field Level Media

Oct 30 (Field Level Media) – Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson returned ​to action in the ‌third quarter Thursday night after being taken to a hospital for precautionary testing following a chest injury against the Carolina ‌Panthers.

Before ​halftime, Prime Video ⁠showed Watson climbing into ⁠the back of the ambulance shortly after walking to the locker room inside Lambeau Field.

The fifth-year ​player was hurt while catching a 53-yard pass from Jordan ⁠Love midway through the ⁠second quarter. Watson landed ​hard on the turf as he secured ​the ball. Carolina cornerback Will ‌Lee III sustained an apparent hamstring injury on the play as well.

The Packers initially listed Watson as ⁠questionable to return. They later said he was being taken to the hospital for ⁠precautionary ‌testing.

Watson returned late in ⁠the third, then caught a ​6-yard ‌pass on the opening ​play of ⁠the fourth.

The 53-yard gain highlighted an impressive first half for Watson. He had six receptions on seven targets for 100 yards before exiting.

(–Field ​Level Media)