The 21-day window has opened for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson, who is still working his way back to game-shape form after suffering a devastating knee injury in the team’s final regular-season game in 2024 against the Chicago Bears.

Now, the Packers have up to three weeks to decide whether to activate him to the 53-man roster or not. As it stands, it appears that they will get him to the main roster.

Watson has also started showing out in practice. On Monday, he was seen doing work on the field, just over 270 days since he went down with a torn ACL in his right knee.

“I want to get back and have felt 100 percent and continue to feel 100 percent,” Watson said, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN. “That’s my main thing. I’m not setting too much of a target date, this week or anything. It’s really just as soon as I feel like I’m 100 percent and ready to go is when I’ll play.”

This does not look like a dude who tore his ACL 274 days ago…pic.twitter.com/21fdQnuVmY

— PackersRealm (@PackersRealm) October 6, 2025

Fans react to Christian Watson practice video

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) leaves the field on a cart after getting injured against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter during their football game Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A three-second clip of Watson running, cutting and catching the ball in one sequence has captured the attention of some fans online.

It is an encouraging sight for many Green Bay supporters, who have watched their team go 2-1-1 over the first four weeks of the 2025 NFL regular season.

This does not look like a dude who tore his ACL 274 days ago…pic.twitter.com/21fdQnuVmY

— PackersRealm (@PackersRealm) October 6, 2025

“Routes still buttery smooth  @NFLHitman33 Routes & Hands have become his best traits.,” said a fan on X.

Another one said: “He looks good too. JFC what a freak”

From a commenter: “agreed, that man looks smooth cannot wait for the JLove to CW9 Connection to be in Full Effect”

“Now we’re seeing some cuts and practicing. Optimistic in a return in 2 weeks?” a social media user posted.

Via a different commenter: “ hate to say it, but he still has the most potential and realistically still our best WR, I love doubs he is my favorite but Watson ability to just burn everyone and has gotten better in contested catch is just something else.”

Said another: “High character.  Mega talent.”

January 20, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) before a 2024 NFC divisional round game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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