The Packers have enough at receiver to feel good about the top of the room, but not enough to feel completely safe.
Christian Watson and Matthew Golden have given Green Bay a strong start to the 2026 season, and both have looked like legitimate headliners. Still, the margin is thin.
With Jayden Reed lost for the year, the Packers are leaning on depth that has not been tested under this kind of pressure. That is why Quentin Johnston, the current Chargers receiver, has emerged as a name worth watching.
Johnston is coming off a solid 2025 campaign, when he posted 735 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. This season has been quieter so far.
He has 165 receiving yards and no touchdowns on limited targets, and the Chargers’ offense has not helped his case. The situation has created a possible opening for Green Bay if the team decides to shop for help.
What makes Johnston such a natural fit is the way he could complement what Jordan Love already does best. He can stretch the field and threaten defenses vertically, which would give the Packers another layer in the passing game. If Green Bay wants to keep defenses honest and add a receiver who can create more big-play opportunities, Johnston checks that box.
The Packers also have reason to think beyond the immediate moment. Golden and Watson have shown they can handle primary roles, so this is not about chasing a star for the sake of it.
It is about protection against what could happen next. Reed is not coming back, and the current depth options have been uneven.
That leaves Green Bay one injury away from a real problem.
Watson’s injury history only sharpens that concern. In his four years in the league, he has not finished a season without missing time due to injury. The Packers would obviously love for this to be the year that changes, but that does not mean they should count on it.
So while Green Bay does not need to swing for a headline-grabbing receiver, Johnston makes sense as a practical move. He would bring another downfield threat, ease some of the burden on the current starters, and give the Packers more insurance as they keep trying to sort out their offensive line issues and find a rushing answer.
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