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NFL·INJURY·October 29, 2026 10:19 PM ET

Packers WR Christian Watson back on sideline after hospital trip for chest injury

Green Bay leads Carolina 27-10 while play continues

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 42m1 min read
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Christian Watson has now returned to the stadium and is running down the sideline back to the Packers bench area. Via @JamesPalmerTV on X

What happened: Packers receiver Christian Watson ran down the sideline toward the Green Bay bench after returning to the stadium, per James Palmer. Watson had been taken to a local hospital with a chest injury, and cameras on Prime Video showed him getting into an ambulance in uniform. Prime Video reported the Packers said he was on his way back to Lambeau Field.

Why it matters: Watson is part of Green Bay's downfield passing attack this season. His return to the team area comes with the game still in progress.

By the numbers: Watson caught 35 passes for 611 yards and 6 touchdowns in 10 games with the Packers in 2025, per ESPN. Green Bay leads Carolina 27-10.

What to watch: Whether Watson re-enters the game against the Panthers is the next development to track.

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