Green Bay Packers: Place Slot Receiver On IR, May Miss Rest of 2026

Green Bay Packers slot receiver Jayden Reed suffered a serious neck injury during Week 2 against the New York Jets, which forced him to be taken off the field on a spine board. After staying overnight in a New York hospital, Reed returned home the following Monday. He did not practice last week and was ruled out for the game against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Packers are still assessing the full extent of his injury and the duration of his absence. Reed will undergo surgery and is currently placed on injured reserve, leaving the team to consider the impact on their 2026 season. It remains uncertain whether Reed will ever play in the NFL again, as players are advised to address neck injuries seriously. Instagram post from Reed read, "11 out."