Packers place veteran WR Sammy Watkins on injured reserve

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LeFleur hugs Sammy Watkins before their game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. Watkins is the Packers’ leading receiver and caught three passes for 93 yards in a Sunday night victory over the Chicago Bears. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (11) runs from Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (11) is tackled after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)