Packers' Jayden Reed: Back in Green Bay, still without timeline
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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Reed has returned to Green Bay to undergo further testing and consultations with doctors for his neck injury, Ryan Wood of USA Today. The wide receiver remains without a timeline for a return.
After he appeared to take a hit to the head and neck area at the end of a four-yard gain on a swing pass early in the first quarter of Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Jets, Reed was carted off the field on a backboard and taken to a New Jersey hospital, where he remained overnight. Though a previous report suggested that Reed sustained a back injury, LaFleur clarified Tuesday that the injury is isolated to the receiver's neck area. LaFleur noted that Reed was in good spirits upon returning to Green Bay, but the coach acknowledged that it's still "way too early" to know whether the wideout has a chance of playing again this season until he completes more medical tests, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. The Packers are expected to officially rule Reed out for Thursday's game against the Falcons following the release of their final Week 3 injury report Wednesday.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Spectator for practice Tuesday
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Reed (neck) was listed as a non-participant for Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Reed flew back to Green Bay after he was hospitalized overnight in New Jersey following Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Jets. He exited on the Packers' opening possession of that game due to a neck injury and needed to be stretchered off the field before he was taken to a hospital. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has yet to provide a timeline for Reed's return to action, but at the very least, the fourth-year wideout appears unlikely to play Thursday versus the Falcons.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Estimated as non-participant in practice
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The Packers listed Reed (back) as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Reed's listing comes as little surprise after he was carted off the field on a backboard after injuring his back during the Packers' first possession of Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Jets. Though Reed was held overnight in New Jersey for further observation, he's slated to return to Green Bay in the coming days while the Packers evaluate a treatment plan for the wideout. Clarity on the severity of Reed's injury as well as a timeline for his return should become available in the next day or two, but the 26-year-old will be facing an uphill battle to suit up in Thursday's game against the Falcons.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Has movement in all extremities
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Coach Matt LaFleur said Reed has movement in all of his extremities after he suffered a neck injury during Sunday's 20-17 overtime win at the Jets, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Reed remained on the turf after taking a hit at the end of a four-yard catch on the Packers' second offensive play. He was placed on a backboard before being carted off the field, after which he was quickly ruled out. LaFleur noted that Reed will remain in the New York area overnight for further evaluation. The likes of Skyy Moore, Bo Melton (stinger) and J. Michael Sturdivant will benefit behind Christian Watson and Matthew Golden for as long as Reed is sidelined.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Seven targets in loss
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Reed caught three of his seven targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 39-22 loss to the Vikings.
Reed saw the third-most targets for the Packers behind Matthew Golden (12) and Christian Watson (eight), but the wide receiver could not haul in enough to match either's production. Tucker Kraft's 60 yards and Jonnu Smith's 50 yards also outproduced Reed on fewer targets, meaning Week 1 may not have instilled Jordan Love with much trust in the wide receiver.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Nursing ankle injury
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Reed did not participate in Sunday's training camp practice due to an ankle injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Matt LaFleur relayed to reporters that Reed's ankle injury isn't considered a long-term concern. The fourth-year wideout can be considered day-to-day for now, though he may be held out of Thursday's preseason opener against the Steelers for precautionary reasons. Reed suited up for only seven regular-season games last year, as he missed time due to a fractured foot and broken collarbone, but he is on track to suit up for Week 1 against the Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Limited to eight snaps in Week 18
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Reed went without a target while taking the field for eight of the Packers' 51 snaps on offense in Sunday's 16-3 loss to the Vikings.
The fact that Reed even played at all was notable in itself after the Packers opted to rest the vast majority of their starters, including fellow wideouts Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson, who were active but didn't receive any snaps. Reed dealt with an illness leading up to Sunday's game but ultimately didn't carry an injury designation into the regular-season finale. Assuming he can get in a full practice week, Reed shouldn't face any restrictions in Saturday's wild-card matchup with the Bears. Reed totaled seven catches for 66 yards in the Packers' two games against the Bears during the regular season.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Limited with illness
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Reed (illness) was limited at practice Thursday.
An illness has capped Reed's practice reps this week, leaving him just one more chance to mix into drills Friday before the Packers potentially tag him with a designation for Sunday's contest at Minnesota. Since he returned to action Week 14 following an IR stint, he's hauled in 16 of 17 targets for 162 yards and no touchdowns over the last four games.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Four receptions in Week 17
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Reed recorded four receptions on four targets for 41 yards in Saturday's 41-24 loss to the Ravens.
Reed finished second on the team with four targets, though the majority of that opportunity came in short areas of the field. The exception was a deep target down the right sideline that went for 30 yards early in the third quarter, ultimately helping to set up a field goal for the Packers. While Reed plays an important role in the offense, he's been held below 50 yards from scrimmage in three of four games since recovering from a collarbone injury.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Four touches in OT loss
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Reed brought in all three targets for 35 yards and rushed once for six yards in the Packers' 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears on Saturday night.
Reed wasn't consistently involved throughout, and he exited the game for a spell in the second half to be evaluated for an undisclosed injury, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. Jordan Love's exit from the contest in the second quarter due to a concussion likely didn't help matters, although Reed hauled in a 31-yard pass from Malik Willis in overtime for the majority of his production. Reed will aim to bounce back with a more productive showing at the expense of the Ravens secondary in a Week 17 home matchup next Saturday night.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Six targets in loss
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Reed recorded five receptions on six targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Broncos.
Reed tied for the team lead with six targets, though the Packers continued to spread opportunity evenly among several of their skill-position players. He was one of three receivers to top 50 receiving yards, with most of his production coming after the catch -- including a 29-yard gain midway through the second quarter to help set up a Green Bay touchdown. Reed has combined to see 10 targets in two games since returning from a collarbone injury, and he should remain a key playmaker in the Packers' offense down the stretch of the regular season.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Avoids injury designation
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Reed (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Denver.
Reed returned from an absence of nearly three months to take six touches for 53 yards in last week's 28-21 win over Chicago. His snap share (48 percent) and route share (65 percent) were in line with pre-injury norms, which is a good sign health-wise even if he's still not getting enough playing time to be reliable for fantasy.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Limited in practice
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Reed (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
It's interesting to see Reed listed with only a shoulder injury considering he dealt with a Jones fracture in his foot earlier this season (in addition to a broken collarbone). In any case, he returned from an absence of nearly three months to handle a 48 percent offensive snap share and a 65 percent route share during Sunday's 28-21 win over the Bears. Reed finished with four catches for 31 yards and two carries for 22 yards, essentially returning to his full pre-injury role.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Week 15 Adds (WR Preview)
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Reed was close to a full-time player in his first game back and scored 9.3 Fantasy points on four targets and two rush attempts. The Packers are behaving as if Reed is healthy, and he is the ultimate boom or bust WR3 when he's 100%. It will be a tough week for all the Packers wide receivers, but Reed has the potential for two or three gimmick plays per game, and he has been very good after the catch for most of his short career.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Gains 53 yards in return
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Reed (foot/shoulder) had four receptions on as many targets for 31 yards while taking two carries for 22 yards in Sunday's 28-21 win over the Bears.
Reed made a successful return to action Sunday after a pair of early-season injuries that required surgery kept him sidelined since Week 2. The 25-year-old finished in a three-way tie for the team lead in targets, which bodes well for his usage moving forward. The versatile receiver logged his first carries of the season after posting a 31-282-3 rushing line across his rookie and sophomore campaigns. With a sizeable role and good health in tow, Reed should find himself back on the fantasy map for next Sunday's tilt against the Broncos.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Expected to make return Sunday
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Reed (foot/shoulder), who is officially questionable for Sunday's Week 14 matchup against Chicago, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Reed's last game action came in Week 2, when he broke his collarbone on an attempted catch versus Washington. The third-year wideout was designated to return Friday, Nov. 21, but he wasn't activated from IR until Saturday. That move signaled that Reed is likely to take the field in Sunday's big NFC North clash against the Bears. It remains to be seen if Reed will be under any sort of snap limit following the extended absence, but if he does suit up he should be among the top three in the Packers' wideout pecking order along with Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Off injured reserve, still questionable
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The Packers activated Reed (foot/shoulder) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.
A shade more than two weeks removed from Green Bay designating Reed for return from injured reserve, he now officially has a chance for his first game action since Week 2, after which he underwent procedures to address a broken collarbone and a Jones fracture in his foot. Assuming he's active once the team posts its inactive list about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, he'll rejoin a receiving corps that includes Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks and Bo Melton, while Matthew Golden (wrist) also is listed as questionable like Reed.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Stays limited at practice
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Reed (foot/shoulder) was limited at Thursday's practice.
Reed is nearly two weeks into his 21-day practice window in which to be activated from injured reserve, but he's yet to log a full practice, which may be the final step he needs to take in order for the Packers to not only give him a game-day designation but also activate him. Friday's injury report will reveal if he has a chance for his first game action since Week 2, when he suffered a a broken collarbone that required surgeries for that and the Jones fracture that bothered him throughout training camp and the preseason.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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Matt LaFleur said Monday that Reed (foot) has yet to be medically cleared to return, but that could happen prior to Week 14 against Chicago. When healthy, Reed could be a starter in all three-receiver leagues. The Packers have a crowded receiving corps with Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden and Dontayvion Wicks, but Reed should have a prominent role upon his return. In his lone healthy game in Week 1 against Detroit, Reed had three catches for 45 yards and a touchdown on five targets. He's worth adding in all leagues for 5 percent of your remaining FAB, and hopefully Reed will play against the Bears this week. Now, if Reed is out, you can take a flier on Wicks (3 percent) for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. Wicks just had six catches for 94 yards and two touchdowns on seven targets in Week 13 at Detroit, and he has at least seven targets in two of his past four games.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Ruled out for Week 13
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Reed (foot), who remains on IR, was limited in practice Wednesday and has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lions, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Reed has been listed as a limited participant on four consecutive injury reports since having his 21-day practice window opened, but he requires more time to ramp up his activity level. The third-year wideout's next chance to retake the field will come Sunday, Dec. 7 versus the Bears in Week 14, though he could have to resume practicing in full in order to actually be cleared to suit up. Matthew Golden (wrist) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Detroit, while Dontayvion Wicks (calf) has been cleared to play.
