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Packers Coach Reveals Bigger Plans for Young Receiver

The Green Bay Packers activated second-year wide receiver Savion Williams for the first time in Week 6. Williams played 40 snaps in his 2026 debut after only playing 91 snaps total in 2025. Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich liked what…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:24 PM
Packers Coach Reveals Bigger Plans for Young Receiver
Key Things to Know
  • Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich announced plans to utilize wide receiver Savion Williams more moving forward.
  • Williams played 40 snaps in his 2026 debut in Week 6 after recording only 91 snaps in 2025.
  • Injuries to wide receivers Jayden Reed and Skyy Moore have created additional opportunities in the Packers' offense.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich revealed that the team plans to increase the role of second-year wide receiver Savion Williams moving forward. Williams made his 2026 season debut in Week 6, logging 40 offensive snaps after being activated. Stenavich praised the young receiver's athletic talent and noted significant improvement in his route-running ability and overall nuance on the field.

The expanded role comes as the Packers deal with several injuries at the position, with both Jayden Reed and Skyy Moore placed on injured reserve. Williams played 40 snaps in Week 6, significantly outpacing teammates Bo Melton and J. Michael Sturdivant to solidify Green Bay's third receiver spot.

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