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NFL·ANALYSIS·July 25, 2026 04:14 PM ET

Smith, Palmer make Watson's case as Packers' high-volume No. 1

A narrower target tree would reshape Jordan Love's workload.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read
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What happened: They tie the proposed shift to Matt LaFleur moving away from a receiver-by-committee approach. The assessment examines how Green Bay's upgraded receiver room could support a clearer target hierarchy.

Why it matters: Green Bay's extension with Watson makes his usage a long-term roster question entering 2026. Establishing a primary option would give Love a more defined structure in the passing game.

By the numbers: Watson's extension carries a $92.5 million base value, with $18 million in escalators that can raise it to $110.5 million.

What to watch: Training camp target distribution will provide the first indication of whether LaFleur has narrowed the pecking order.

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