Packers place WR Jayden Reed on IR with neck injury, out indefinitely
Green Bay's top receiver is sidelined by a neck injury that could end his season, a major blow to a passing offense already navigating an offensive-line rebuild
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The Packers are placing wide receiver Jayden Reed on injured reserve due to his neck injury, leaving their top receiver out indefinitely — if not for the season.
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): Packers are placing WR Jayden Reed on injured reserve due to his neck injury, per sources. Reed is out indefinitely if not for the season as he continues his recovery. He posted on IG today, "11 out."
Reed continues his recovery from the neck issue and posted on Instagram today, writing "11 out." The move to IR means he'll miss at least four games, and the language around his availability suggests the team is bracing for a longer absence.
The loss is significant for a Green Bay offense that has been dealing with injuries across the board. Reed has been a key target and playmaker for the Packers, and his absence removes a central piece of the passing attack as they also work through an offensive-line rebuild that has added Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton this week.
For a team working to keep its season on track, losing Reed for an extended stretch is a major hurdle. The Packers will need their remaining receivers to step up while their top target recovers.