The Green Bay Packers have boosted their special teams by re-signing linebacker Eric Wilson.

Wilson, 29, had 13 special-teams tackles in 2022 and 11 more last year to lead the Packers in each of those seasons. He also had 24 tackles on defense last season.

He made a critical fumble recovery at the end of teammate Keisean Nixon’s 73-yard punt return during the Packers’ 24-21 NFC divisional playoff loss at San Francisco.

Wilson previously played for the Minnesota Vikings (2017-20), Philadelphia Eagles (2021) and Houston Texans (2021). The Vikings signed him as an undrafted free agent from Cincinnati.

The Packers signed him off the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad in October 2022.

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Green Bay Packers: Christian Watson’s Father Drops Major Health Update (Breaking)

The Green Bay Packers invested a lot into young wide receiver Christian Watson.  His intangibles are undeniable.  He is one of the more physically gifted athletes the Packers have ever had on their roster. However, injuries have marred his career so far.  The 24-year-old wide receiver has missed chunks of his first two seasons in the NFL due to lingering hamstring issues.

However, Watson’s father, who frequents Twitter (X), shared a promising update regarding his son.

Green Bay Packers: Christian Watson’s Father Gives Major Update Regarding Son’s Health

Tim Watson, Christian Watson’s father, answered a specific question on Twitter (X):

It would appear Watson may have found the root of his hamstring issues.

Despite playing at a higher level in 2022, Christian Watson has had a tough start to this season. However, when he was at his best, the Packers offense was at its peak.

As a result of only playing nine games, Watson finished with mediocre numbers: 28 receptions, 422 yards, and five touchdowns, all lower than he had in 2022. Despite this, Watson was still an effective player when he was on the field. Watson ranked second on the team in receiving yards per game, at 46.9, behind Jayden Reed (49.6) and ahead of Bo Melton, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, and Luke Musgrave.

Watson had discussed his intention to find the root of his hamstring problem after the season:

“If I can find out what kind of things can possibly be leading to it, make sure I’m doing the right things in the offseason, doing the right things during OTAs, into training camp, just find ways to make sure I’m doing everything I can to be conscious of it,” Watson stressed. “That’s my number one plan.”

Watson being healthy on a regular basis would do wonders for the future of this Packers’ offense.