The NFL market is experiencing significant salary cap increases of $25 million per team annually, with clubs spending 10% over the cap in cash. This trend has led teams to lock in promising players to long-term deals before prices continue to rise.
Christian Watson, eligible for an extension despite a recent one-year deal, is a year away from free agency, giving the Packers leverage. With Alec Pierce, a stylistically similar receiver, poised to sign a lucrative deal as the sixth-best free agent in 2026, the Packers should act quickly to secure Watson before the market resets further.