GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Packers opened their mandatory minicamp in Green Bay Tuesday, which is absolutely simply an extension of their Organized Team Activities.
It was arduous to wipe the smile off the face of broad receiver Christian Watson after the Packers signed him to a profitable contract extension final week.
“It was a crazy moment,” mentioned Watson. “I didn’t have my wife or my son here with me. Still, it’s a surreal moment. Called my wife right away, called my mom right away.”
While followup studies say the four-year extension’s base worth is $92 million, lower than reported final week, Watson’s deal was lauded by Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Jordan Love.
“I think he’s definitely deserving,” mentioned LaFleur. “I just think he embodies what we want to be about. I think he’s a team-first kind of guy. Like, never once over the course of four years, have I ever heard him complain about not getting the ball. And he does all the little things the right way. I think he handles himself the right way. I think he’s a great teammate. He busts his butt every day when he comes in the building.”
“I’m happy about it,” added Love. “I think anytime anybody gets a contract extension, it’s great news. It’s just testament to the work he puts in, the type of player he is, who he is in this locker room.”
For Watson, the safety comes on the heels of a contract extension for fellow Packers receiver Jayden Reed.
“It’s kind of a dream since you’re a little kid,” mentioned Watson. “It’s finally in front of you, it’s a different feeling. I kind of just took the whole weekend to soak it all in. It means the world to me, for sure. I’m going to be thankful every single day that I get to step out on that field, to be honest. I’m going to go out there every day with the mindset to earn that contract. I’m sure you know, that within the contract, there’s even more things for me to earn and continue to find ways to continue to prove myself.”
Josh Jacobs did apply with the Packers on Tuesday whereas legislation authorities examine whether or not to cost him with home violence. He was not in the locker room throughout the time reporters have been allowed to be there.