Packers Activate WR Christian Watson, Questionable

The Green Bay Packers activated wide receiver Christian Watson from the reserve/physically unable to perform list Saturday, making him eligible to potentially make his season debut Sunday night at Pittsburgh. Watson tore the ACL in his right knee in the regular-season finale but returned to practice Oct. 6, putting him on pace to play roughly 294 days after the injury. Green Bay created a 53-man roster spot by releasing tight end Ben Sims and promoted defensive lineman Arron Mosby from the practice squad. Watson remained listed as questionable after limited practices and is expected to be eased into a part-time role if he plays. Coaches praised his size-and-speed combination and noted his career totals (98 catches, 1,653 yards, 14 TDs); the Packers say his activation is intended to boost a top-10 scoring offense and bolster their NFC North title hopes despite his injury history.