The Green Bay PackersSigning veteran receivers is a welcome addition to the receiver room. Sammy Watkins.
According to a source, it’s a one year deal that could be worth as much as $4 million.
Three of the top Packers receivers have been lost this offseason, led by All Pro. Davante AdamsTrade to the Las Vegas Raiders. They also lost Marquez Valdes-Scantling(Chiefs). Equanimeous St. Brown(Bears) in Free Agency
The Packers’ top remaining receivers include Allen Lazard, Randall CobbAnd Amari Rodgers.
Since 2002 (Javon Walker), they haven’t used a 1st-round pick on a receiver, but have 2 picks in each round after the Adams trade. This puts them in a position to address this spot high up in the draft.
Watkins’ head coach Matt LaFleur was with the Rams as a coach in 2017, while Jason Vrable, Packers receivers coach, was in Buffalo during the 2017 season. BillsHe was drafted fourth overall in 2014.
Watkins struggled to stay healthy throughout his career.
In his one season of service with the team, he continued to suffer from injuries. Baltimore Ravens2021 saw career lows in receiving yards (394) and receptions (27)
In the seven previous seasons, he has missed 30 games. Since his 2014 rookie season, he has not played a full year.
Two of his biggest catch of the season in Baltimore were for the team, which set up the winning score against the Detroit LionsAnd Chicago BearsWatkins was unable to catch any balls and had only three targets in his four final games. He fell behind. Marquise Brown, Rashod BatemanAnd Devin DuvernayThe depth chart.
Watkins turns 29 in June and has accumulated 348 receptions for 5,059 yards of receiving and 34 touchdown catches during his eight-year career. Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City ChiefsRavens.
Jamison Hennesley from ESPN contributed to this report.