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The Green Bay Packers are parting methods with a former No. 4 total draft decide, as NFL Media reported Monday that the group plans on releasing veteran huge receiver Sammy Watkins earlier than Monday evening’s matchup towards the Los Angeles Rams. Watkins will go on waivers.
Watkins signed a one-year take care of the Packers this offseason, and caught 13 of twenty-two targets for 206 yards in 9 video games performed with three begins. Watkins missed 4 video games early within the yr because of a hamstring damage, and wasn’t efficient since returning to the lineup in Week 7. In truth, Watkins hasn’t performed greater than seven offensive snaps in both of the Packers’ previous two video games.
The No. 4 total decide within the 2014 NFL Draft, taken by the Buffalo Bills, is somebody who ought to draw some curiosity across the NFL, as a contender could possibly be occupied with including a speedy veteran who may contribute to a playoff run. The 29-year-old hasn’t crossed 450 yards receiving since 2019, however nonetheless has some tread left on the tires. Any group that claims Watkins would tackle the remainder of his contract, which incorporates $186,667 in base wage, plus $19,411.67 for every recreation he is lively within the common season, per NFL Media.
The Packers have been Watkins’ fifth NFL cease, following seasons with the Bills, Rams, Chiefs and Ravens.
As for the Packers, they’re set to maneuver ahead with Allen Lazard, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Randall Cobb at huge receiver.
