Green Bay’s priority this offseason is to secure a long‑term contract for receiver Christian Watson, who is eligible for an extension despite a recent one‑year deal. The team wants to lock him in before the 2026 salary‑cap jump and before Alec Pierce, the sixth‑best free agent, signs a multi‑year contract that could trigger a bidding war.
Watson’s contract is still a year away from free agency, giving the Packers a window to mitigate risk if his 2026 performance falters. By signing him now, the franchise can avoid paying higher market rates in 2027 and preempt Pierce’s potential market reset for a player of Watson’s talent.