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Jayden Reed ruled out for Packers' Week 3 game against Falcons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Jayden Reed ruled out for Packers' Week 3 game against Falcons

Summary

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has been ruled out for the team's Week 3 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday evening. Reed sustained a neck injury after a helmet-to-helmet hit during the opening possession of the Packers' 20-17 overtime victory against the New York Jets in Week 2. He was hospitalized overnight in New Jersey before returning to Wisconsin. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated it's too early to determine a timeline for Reed's return, who did not participate in practice this week. With Reed unavailable, the Packers will rely on players like Christian Watson and Matthew Golden to step up in his absence.

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Status Watch

•Reed suffered a neck injury during Week 2's game against the Jets.
•He was transported to a New Jersey hospital after the injury.
•LaFleur has not provided a timeline for Reed's return.
•Christian Watson will take on a larger role in Reed's absence.
•Reed was the 50th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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What they're saying

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed left the field on a stretcher during the opening possession of the team’s 20-17 overtime win over the New York Jets in Week 2. Reed took a brutal helmet hit to the head and neck area before collapsing to the turf.
— Yahoo Sports

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