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Oct 17, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports| Credit: Getty Images
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Oct 17, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports| Credit: Getty Images
The excitement to keep Aaron Rodgers on the list also came up with a rumble of concerts. The Green Bay Packers moved towards WR limbo when Davante Adams took off for Las Vegas. However, that was not just it. More concerns rose as the franchise faced another WR blow during the 2022 training camps.
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The Green Bay Packers had a receiver deficiency heading into the 2022 NFL draft. After trading Davante Adams and losing Marquez Valdes-Scantling to free agency, the pantry was barren for Rodgers. The franchise chose Sammy Watkins and rookie Christian Watson to fill the needs. But they were in for some difficulties.
NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero gave an update on franchise WR Sammy Watkins. The athlete is not on the active/non-football injury list. As a result, he will not participate in the team’s training.
The #Packers placed WR Sammy Watkins on the active/non-football injury list.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 26, 2022
The franchise hoped to seed Watkins as the WR1 for Aaron Rodgers. However, the chances are now slim. The organization did not make any timeframe and additional details public.
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Moreover, ESPN’s Field Yates gave out some more alarming news, this time on Christian Watson. The NFL insider reveals the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, which has rookie WR Christian Watson among the nine players the Packers placed on the list.
The Packers placed 9 players on PUP, including TE Robert Tonyan, WR Christian Watson, OL Elgton Jenkins, K Mason Crosby and DL Dean Lowry.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) July 22, 2022
With Watkins out of action and Watson in the PUP, the wide receiver unit remains with Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, and Amari Rodgers. Despite interest from Green Bay, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers landed WR Julio Jones. The Packers could feel the situation to be unfavorable. However, they must reorganize and introduce a competent face to the offensive corps.
Which WR should the Green Bay Packers bring in?
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The Green Bay Packers‘ ongoing WR dilemma worsened, and it does not seem to go well. The franchise may look shambles after giving up two of their most competent WRs, and it could look like a downfall. Even though there are chances for Watson to become the WR1, the Packers may not take the risk and wait for his recovery. It might be time for Green Bay to pair up with Odell Beckham Jr. to overcome the odds.
Odell Beckham Jr. Fits The Bill For Green Bay Packers https://t.co/xupNmccb6o pic.twitter.com/IWPliPJEaB
— Forbes SportsMoney (@ForbesSports) May 12, 2022
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The Super Bowl champ is coming off an ACL tear and is on the road to recovery. OBJ won’t likely miss the entire season, but there haven’t been many updates on his rehab. As the playoffs approach, the Packers will require assistance at wide receiver. It could be Beckham’s chance to excel and play a vital role in the franchise’s playoff run.
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