Jayden Reed predicts breakout year for teammate Matthew Golden in 2026
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed expressed confidence that teammate Matthew Golden will experience a significant improvement in his second NFL season. Golden, who was a first-round pick in 2025, struggled with just 361 receiving yards and no touchdowns in his rookie year. Reed noted that Golden appears more comfortable and confident as he learns the playbook, which could translate to higher production on the field. With key receivers leaving the team, opportunities for Golden to make a bigger impact have increased.
- •Matthew Golden enters Year 2 after an unproductive rookie season.
- •Jayden Reed believes Golden will show marked improvement this year.
- •Golden had 361 receiving yards with zero touchdowns in 2025.
- •Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks' departures open opportunities for Golden.
- •Reed notes Golden's growing confidence and comfort on the field.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed Predicts "Huge Jump” for Offensive Teammate
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Jayden Reed offers a strong 2026 NFL Matthew Golden prediction
"Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden is entering his Year 2 in the NFL, but it feels as though there is tremendous pressure on his shoulders already. An unproductive rookie campaign in 2025 leaves many wanting to see more from the former Texas Longhorns star wideout, who also got hyped for being the first [...]
"After a quiet rookie campaign, former Green Bay Packers first-round pick Matthew Golden is turning heads at OTAs, earning high praise from veteran playmaker Jayden Reed for his newfound confidence.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:40 AMGreen Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed Predicts "Huge Jump” for Offensive Teammate
After a quiet rookie campaign, former Green Bay Packers first-round pick Matthew Golden is turning heads at OTAs, earning high praise from veteran playmaker Jayden Reed for his newfound confidence.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 2:48 PMPackers’ Jayden Reed offers a strong 2026 NFL Matthew Golden prediction
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden is entering his Year 2 in the NFL, but it feels as though there is tremendous pressure on his shoulders already. An unproductive rookie campaign in 2025 leaves many wanting to see more from the former Texas Longhorns star wideout, who also got hyped for being the first [...]
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