Packers add guard Kevin Zeitler, lose receiver Jayden Reed for the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Green Bay Packers signed veteran guard Kevin Zeitler on September 30, while announcing that wide receiver Jayden Reed will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a neck injury. Reed sustained the injury during the first quarter of a victory over the New York Jets on September 20 and will undergo season-ending surgery. Zeitler's signing comes after the Packers' offense struggled in a loss to the Atlanta Falcons, where they gained just 17 rushing yards. Green Bay aims to strengthen its offensive line and will depend more on Christian Watson and Matthew Golden as Reed's absence increases their workload. The Packers face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next.
- •Kevin Zeitler signed as a guard for the Packers on September 30.
- •Jayden Reed will have season-ending surgery after a neck injury.
- •Reed was injured in the first quarter against the Jets on September 20.
- •The Packers' offense struggled in a recent loss, gaining only 17 rushing yards.
- •Green Bay plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next.
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Packers add guard Kevin Zeitler and lose receiver Jayden Reed for the rest of the season
"The Green Bay Packers’ struggling offense underwent more upheaval Wednesday with the arrival of veteran guard Kevin Zeitler and the announcement that wide receiver Jayden Reed won’t play again this season. Zeitler becomes the third experienced guard to join the Packers since Green Bay failed to protect quarterback Jordan Love and gained just 17 yards on nine carries in a 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. The Packers signed Laken Tomlinson to their 53-man roster and added Mekhi Becton to their practice squad Tuesday.
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