Packers RT Zach Bako-Bewele carted off with knee injury against Jets
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
During the first drive of the game on September 20, 2026, the Green Bay Packers faced significant injuries as Zach Bako-Bewele was carted off the field with a knee injury shortly after Jayden Reed was taken off following a neck injury. Bako-Bewele’s injury appeared serious, with an aircast placed on his right leg as he left MetLife Stadium. This incident adds to the Packers' challenges as they compete against the New York Jets in Week 2. Reports indicate that Bako-Bewele is ruled out for the remainder of the game, and backup Anthony Belton is expected to step in.
- •Zach Bako-Bewele carted off with knee injury; ruled out immediately.
- •Jayden Reed sustained a neck injury on the same drive.
- •Bako-Bewele was returning from surgery on a partially torn patellar tendon.
- •Backup Anthony Belton is likely to replace Bako-Bewele.
- 6:44 PMESPN — Packers lose WR Reed, RT Bako-Bewele to injuries on consecutive plays
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Jayden Reed ruled out with neck injury, Zach Bako-Bewele out with knee injury
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Packers RT Zach Bako-Bewele carted off with knee injury vs. Jets
"The Packers had two players leave with injuries on their opening offensive possession and both of them have been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jets.
"Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed and right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele were carted off the field on back-to-back plays Sunday.
"One play after Jayden Reed was carted off, Zach Bako-Bewele was carted off with a knee injury. A nightmare in New York.
Sources
External links- ESPNSep 20, 2026, 6:44 PMPackers lose WR Reed, RT Bako-Bewele to injuries on consecutive plays
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed and right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele were carted off the field on back-to-back plays Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:32 PMJayden Reed ruled out with neck injury, Zach Bako-Bewele out with knee injury
The Packers had two players leave with injuries on their opening offensive possession and both of them have been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jets.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:27 PMPackers RT Zach Bako-Bewele carted off with knee injury vs. Jets
One play after Jayden Reed was carted off, Zach Bako-Bewele was carted off with a knee injury. A nightmare in New York.
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