The Green Bay Packers finally added to a position that was starting to grow thin by signing wide receiver Sammy Watkins at the end of last week. His contract is a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, granting Watkins the opportunity to compete for snaps and bring a veteran presence to a room that just lost Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
Originally selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round (No. 4 overall) of the 2014 NFL draft, Watkins most recently spent last season as a member of the Baltimore Ravens.
The former top-five pick had a promising start to his career before injuries became an issue. During his first two seasons in Buffalo, Watkins totaled 125 receptions for 2,029 yards and 15 touchdowns. However, Watkins has yet to play a full season since his rookie year and has yet to reach at least 700 receiving yards in a season since 2015.
