The Green Bay Packers listed wide receiver Christian Watson as questionable to play on the final injury report before facing the Chicago Bears in the season finale on Sunday.
Watson returned to practice in a limited capacity for the first time since suffering the injury on Monday, Dec. 23. He missed last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings after not practicing all week and being listed as questionable on the final injury report.
Coach Matt LaFleur said it was “encouraging” to get Watson back out on the practice field but made no promises on whether or not he would play Sunday, stating his status is still “up in the air.”
Watson suffered a bone bruise on his knee against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16.
Over 14 games, Watson has 29 catches for 620 yards and two touchdowns, plus four rushes for 23 yards. He was the Packers’ most dynamic pass-catcher between Week 11 and his injury, and he produced a career-high 150 yards on only four catches against the Bears in the first meeting.
The Packers have a playoff spot clinched entering the final week, so it’s possible the team will protect Watson for another week to ensure there is no setback before the postseason.
Defensive end Brenton Cox Jr. is also questionable to play with a foot injury. He didn’t practice at all this week. The Packers ruled out five players: cornerback Jaire Alexander, linebacker Quay Walker, safety Evan Williams, safety Zayne Anderson and offensive tackle Andre Dillard.
