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Packers Receivers Seek Touches Amid Crowded Roster
30 Jul
Summary
- Packers' receivers room remains crowded despite key injuries
- Coach LaFleur says "winning" will keep receivers happy
- Dropped passes an issue for Packers' receivers last season

The Green Bay Packers are entering the 2023 NFL season with a crowded receivers room, despite some key injuries. While Christian Watson is still recovering from ACL surgery, the team has added first-round pick Matthew Golden and third-rounder Savion Williams to the mix, along with returning players like Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, and Malik Heath.
Coach Matt LaFleur believes the solution to keeping the receivers happy is simple: "Winning." However, the Packers have struggled to find a true No. 1 receiver since trading away Davante Adams. Last season, Jayden Reed led the team in receiving yards, but he and other receivers struggled with dropped passes, an issue the team hopes to address.
With several players entering the final year of their rookie contracts, including Doubs and Watson, the Packers will need to find a way to distribute the ball and keep everyone engaged. As LaFleur says, the "beauty" of the Packers' offense is that the quarterback doesn't have to force the ball to any one player, but the team will need to work on developing chemistry and consistency to ensure the passing game remains productive.