Sammy Watkins, the Packers' wide receiver, will be released.

NFL wisdomimbibe.com By Nitin Singh

According to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero, the Packers have released the veteran receiver.

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Watkins will be sent to waivers on his release.

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Green Bay released the information along with the corresponding signing of running back Patrick Taylor to the active roster.

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Watkins joined the Packers on a one-year deal, and in nine games in 2022, he caught 13 passes for 206 yards and no touchdowns.

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Watkins hasn't caught a pass since Week 10 despite playing 11 total snaps over the last two games.

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Watkins made the 53-man roster after training camp, but his season was cut short by a hamstring injury in Week 2.

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Watkins, 29, missed four games in the first half of the season due to an injury.

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In only six games, Watkins caught a pass, and he only reached 50 receiving yards once (in Week 2's matchup with the Bears).

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In the first meeting with the Bears, Watkins had three receptions for 93 yards, including a 55-yard catch that was the longest of the Packers' season until Watson's 58-yard touchdown reception against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10.

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