Packers’ Jayden Reed to Miss Rest of 2026 Season After Neck Surgery
The Green Bay Packers will be without wide receiver Jayden Reed for the remainder of the 2026 season after he suffered a season-ending neck injury during their Week 2 win over the New York Jets.
On the second play of the Packers’ 20-17 victory over the Jets, Reed caught a four-yard swing pass from quarterback Jordan Love before taking hits to the head and neck area from Jets linebacker Demario Davis and Kingsley Enagbare.
Initial reports were unclear about whether Reed had suffered a neck or back injury. However, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur later confirmed that Reed had sustained a severe neck injury.
When asked whether Reed could return later in the season, LaFleur said it was “way too early” to know, adding that there was “a lot going on.”
LaFleur also confirmed that Reed would remain overnight at a nearby New Jersey hospital for further testing before returning to Green Bay.
Reed later took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to provide an update on his condition, saying, “Doing much better, appreciate all the prayers and support.”
Reed’s need for surgery was confirmed Wednesday, with LaFleur saying the wide receiver would “miss a significant amount of time.”
The injury comes shortly after Reed signed a new three-year, $50.25 million contract extension with the Packers during the offseason.
With Reed sidelined, Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Skyy Moore, Bo Melton, and Michael Sturdivant will be among the receivers expected to take on larger roles in the Packers’ offense.
According to Packers.com, Watson currently leads the team’s receiving corps with 17 receptions for 284 yards and four touchdowns. Golden has 15 receptions for 253 yards and one touchdown.
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