Racks up 147 yards, two TDs in loss
Watson caught six of eight targets for 147 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 39-22 loss to the Vikings.
Watson broke free down the sideline for an 81-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter and added a two-yard touchdown catch to give the Packers a 19-10 lead with 14 seconds left in the first half. The Vikings dominated the second half as Green Bay's offense went quiet. Jordan Love threw the ball 42 times, and Watson could benefit if the Packers continue to employ pass-heavy game plans during the indefinite absence of starting running back Josh Jacobs (personal), who is on the Commissioner's Exempt List. Watson finished second on the team in targets Sunday behind Matthew Golden (12). The Packers will try to put this second-half collapse behind them in a Week 2 road game against the Jets.
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Seven targets in loss
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Josh Jacobs
Time on exempt list could equal time served
Jacobs (personal) remains on the Commissioner's Exempt List, but the NFL may count time on the list as time served if it eventually issues a suspension to the running back, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Tucker Kraft
Agrees to four-year extension
Kraft and the Packers reached an agreement on a four-year, $75 million contract extension worth up to $92 million Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Bo Melton
Cut, but expected back on practice squad
The Packers released Melton on Friday.
Josh Jacobs
Makes court appearance Thursday
Jacobs (personal) appeared in court in Green Bay on Thursday and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Tucker Kraft
Not on Week 1 injury report
Kraft (knee) is not listed on the Packers' Week 1 injury report Wednesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Tucker Kraft
In full pads Wednesday
Kraft (knee) is in full pads at Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
MarShawn Lloyd
Set to be included in committee
Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich suggested Tuesday that Lloyd could be part of a backfield committee to begin the season while Josh Jacobs (personal) remains on the Commissioner's Exempt List, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports. "It's gonna be running back by committee for a little bit to see where everyone is at," Stenavich said. "[Lloyd] definitely has explosive ability, playmaking ability."
Josh Jacobs
Court date moved up
Jacobs' next court date has been moved up from Nov. 17 to Sept. 10, Michael Gross of Fox 11 Green Bay reports. Jacobs is expected to be represented by his attorney and won't personally appear at the hearing.
Tucker Kraft
Moving around well at practice
Kraft (knee) appeared to be running without any limitations during Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.