Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love connected with wide receiver Christian Watson for a huge 53-yard gain in the first half of Thursday night’s game against the Carolina Panthers.
But after the game, Watson remained on the turf at Lambeau Field for an extended period of time before being taken to the blue medical tent for further evaluation of what the team described as a chest injury.
Injured in this game on Thursday night:
After initial evaluation, Watson was listed as “doubtful” to return with a chest injury. But the Packers later offered an update, noting that he was taken to a local hospital for “precautionary testing”:
This update, which aired on Amazon Prime, listed the concern as a “chest injury” and showed Watson going to and from the emergency room:
Update: Watson reportedly recovered at the hospital and returned to Lambeau Field. His return is doubtful, but not particularly ruled out.
He actually returned to Lambeau Field in an ambulance:
Watson returned to the game and was targeted by Love’s deep throw on his first at-bat.
Note: This is a developing story and will be updated.