Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) is carted off the field after being injured during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Report reveals extent of Christian Watson’s ankle injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Sep 30, 2024 10:10 AM ET

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson suffered an injury on Sunday that is expected to sideline him for multiple games.

Watson was carted off the field after he injured his left ankle during the second quarter of the Packers’ 31-29 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The third-year wideout tried to catch a pass over the middle when a defender made contact with his leg. Watson’s left leg got caught underneath him and he bent back awkwardly.

foot caught in the turf, knee put through a car crash. here's the play that took Christian Watson out of the lineup pic.twitter.com/tbmh07ksb5

— Christian D'Andrea (@TrainIsland) September 29, 2024

The good news is Watson underwent X-rays that came back negative. The bad news is he suffered a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.

No fracture for Christian Watson, but a high-ankle sprain that could land him on Injured Reserve. https://t.co/hMuZszb2LS

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 30, 2024

Watson has gotten off to a slow start this season with just five catches for 80 yards through four games. He dealt with hamstring issues throughout his first two years in the NFL, but he was confident he found the source of that during the offseason.

Watson has 13 touchdown receptions in 27 career games, but injuries have prevented him from becoming a consistent threat in Green Bay’s offense. He will now have to overcome another one.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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