Sammy Watkins

The Green Bay Packers are releasing wide receiver Sammy Watkins on Monday, according to sources. Watkins will go on waivers and will surely attract some interest around the league. With rookie Romeo Doubs (ankle) returning from an extended absence on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams, Watkins became the odd man out in the receiving room in Green Bay. The former first-round pick has played a grand total of 11 offensive snaps in the last two games and hasn't caught a pass since Week 10 ... [Read More]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins played just four offensive snaps in Sunday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and he wasn't targeted at all in the passing game. Watkins fell out of favor in Green Bay's game plan against the Eagles, with rookie Christian Watson, Allen Lazard and veteran slot man Randall Cobb serving as the three primary receivers alongside tight end Robert Tonyan. Watkins is still searching for his first touchdown of the season, and he has just three ... [Read More]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins caught his lone target and gained three yards during the team's 27-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 8. Coming into the game as the No. 1 wide receiver on the depth chart, the 29-year-old failed to get open for quarterback Aaron Rodgers against the team that drafted him in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Fantasy managers were expecting little from Watkins against a tough Buffalo secondary, but many assumed he would garner more than one ... [Read More]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins caught two of his four targets, gaining 36 yards, during the team's 23-21 loss to the Washington Commanders. The 29-year-old was activated off of the IR this weekend and was the No. 1 receiver by the end of the contest after Allen Lazard (shoulder) left in the fourth quarter. Watkins did not have the most productive day, but neither did any of the Green Bay Packers wide receivers. The passing attack in Green Bay is struggling mightily, and it will ... [Read More]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) remains sidelined for the Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets. However, the 29-year-old was seen running routes and making catches pregame. This week marks the fourth game and final that Watkins is required to miss after being placed on the injured reserve. Hopefully, Watkins will be able to practice this week and return for Week 7. The Packers offense desperately needs help, so his return would be significant. Fantasy managers ... [Read More]