Packers coach says decision on Reed's return remains pending

Packers coach says decision on Reed's return remains pending

Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur said on September 23 that the Packers cannot determine whether wide receiver Jayden Reed will return this season, citing his recent injury and competition from rookie Matthew Golden. Reed was taken to a hospital in New Jersey after sustaining a neck injury on the second play of the Packers' overtime win over the New York Jets on September 20, according to NBC Sports, and a later report described the injury as a back injury; teammate Zach Bako-Bewele also suffered a knee injury. Reed later traveled back to Green Bay, but his availability for the remainder of the season remains uncertain.

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September 23, 2026
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Packers coach says it's too early to decide on Jayden Reed's status
Packers coach says it's too early to decide on Jayden Reed's status

nbcsports.com • 23 Sep 12:59

Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur said the team cannot determine whether wide receiver Jayden Reed will return this season, citing his recent injury and competition from rookie Matthew Golden.

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September 22, 2026
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Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed returns to Green Bay after neck injury
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed returns to Green Bay after neck injury

NBC Sports • 22 Sep 22:20

Jayden Reed has been back in Green Bay following a neck injury sustained in the Packers' overtime win over the Jets, but his availability for the rest of the season remains uncertain.

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September 21, 2026
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Packers' Jayden Reed Hospitalized After Back Injury in Overtime Win
Packers' Jayden Reed Hospitalized After Back Injury in Overtime Win

NBC Sports • 21 Sep 19:44

Wide receiver Jayden Reed was taken to a hospital in New Jersey after sustaining a back injury during the Packers' overtime victory over the Jets and remains under evaluation.

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September 20, 2026
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Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed hospitalized after neck injury in overtime win
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed hospitalized after neck injury in overtime win

NBC Sports • 20 Sep 21:09

Jayden Reed suffered a neck injury on the second play of the Packers' overtime victory over the Jets and will stay in a New Jersey hotel overnight, while teammate Zach Bako-Bewele also sustained a knee injury.

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