Packers WR Christian Watson honored to earn Green Bay’s Ed Block Courage Award

The Green Bay Packers honored wide receiver Christian Watson on Wednesday, naming him the team’s Ed Block Courage Award recipient in recognition of his perseverance through a season defined by injury recovery and leadership.

The injury occurred in the regular-season finale on January 5, 2025, vs. the Chicago Bears, sidelining Watson for the postseason and the first seven weeks of the following campaign. His recovery extended nearly nine months before he returned in Week 8. Despite limited early snaps, his trademark explosiveness quickly reemerged and added a vertical dimension back into the offense.

Since returning, the fourth-year pass catcher has provided steady and timely impact amid a tightly contested NFC North race. Over nine games, Watson recorded 30 receptions for 498 yards and five touchdowns, averaging more than 16 yards per catch. His presence helped stabilize a passing attack navigating injuries and narrow margins in a division where playoff positioning remains unsettled with two weeks left in the NFL season.

The recognition extended beyond production. The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman shared a clip on X (formerly known as Twitter) of Watson addressing the media inside the Lambeau Field locker room, emphasizing how meaningful it was to receive validation from teammates after such a challenging year.

“Anytime you get any kind of recognition for the work that you put in, it definitely brings a little bit more to it,” Watson said. “To have been through that was tough in itself, and I’m reaping the reward of being able to go out there and play. It means a lot to be recognized for that work.”

Christian Watson is this year’s Packers recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award, as voted on by teammates, for how he rehabbed and returned from his torn ACL. Here he is on what the honor means to him pic.twitter.com/WLGGINA9eZ

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) December 24, 2025

Named in honor of the longtime NFL athletic trainer, the award carries league-wide significance. For the Packers, it reinforces trust and accountability—and cements Watson’s comeback as one of the defining chapters of the season.

The award is voted on annually by players across the NFL and honors one individual on each team who demonstrates perseverance, professionalism, and resilience in the face of adversity. For the Packers, Watson’s selection reflects the respect he earned throughout his rehabilitation and return, reinforcing the impact of his leadership during a pivotal stretch of the season.

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