Packers' Jayden Reed to Undergo Season-Ending Neck Surgery

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed will undergo season-ending neck surgery and be placed on injured reserve, head coach Matt LaFleur announced Wednesday, ending the young receiver's 2026 campaign.

LaFleur did not provide extensive detail on the nature of the injury but confirmed that surgery is required and that Reed will not be available for the remainder of the season. The move to injured reserve formalizes his absence from the Packers' active roster for the rest of the year.

Reed has been a significant contributor to Green Bay's passing offense since entering the league, and his absence represents a notable loss for the team's receiving corps. The Packers will need to adjust their offensive approach in the coming weeks as they rely on their remaining receivers to fill the gap left by his injury.

The team has not yet detailed a timeline for Reed's recovery beyond confirming that his season is over. Neck injuries are treated with particular caution in the NFL, and clubs typically prioritize full recovery over an accelerated return.

LaFleur's announcement came as part of the team's regular injury updates, and the coaching staff is expected to adjust practice reps and game-day rotations among the remaining wide receivers to account for Reed's absence. Green Bay's front office may also evaluate roster moves in response to the loss of one of its key offensive weapons for the rest of the season.