The Packers got the kind of update everyone was hoping for after Jayden Reed’s frightening exit on Sunday afternoon.
Reed went down against the Jets after catching a pass and taking a hit while his back was turned to the defender. He lost control of the ball and stayed down, and the scene quickly turned alarming when he didn’t get back up. He was eventually carted off, and the moment had all the makings of a worst-case situation.
The initial reaction around the play was immediate concern. Chris Nowinski, Ph.D., posted that “Jayden Reed hit was bad.
Arms went limp, suggesting an injury to his central nervous system, either spine or brain (concussion). Hoping for the best possible outcome.
Unsettling hearing the announcer talking about ball possession while Reed isn't moving. pic.twitter.com/1JMnbTL0I2”
At first glance, it looked as if the second hit might have been the one that caused the damage, but the replay suggested the first blow may have been the more serious one, with the second contact only making things worse.
Then came the encouraging news from Green Bay.
“Update: WR Jayden Reed has feeling and movement in all extremities. He will stay overnight for further testing and observation.”
That doesn’t erase the seriousness of the injury, but it does take the conversation away from the most terrifying possibility. Reed’s lack of movement on the field had everyone thinking about paralysis, and while that does not appear to be the case, this is still the kind of injury that can keep a player out for a long time.
If it’s a neck issue, the Packers are not going to rush anything. Even if the final diagnosis settles on a concussion, there could still be an extended absence depending on how severe it is.
Reed also gave a positive update of his own later Sunday, writing on social media that he’s “doing much better” and that he appreciates all the prayers and support.
This latest scare is just the newest setback in a career that has been repeatedly interrupted by injuries. Reed opened his NFL career with two healthy seasons, piling up 1,650 yards and 14 touchdowns on 119 receptions, and he looked like he was on his way to becoming a real difference-maker in Green Bay. But after a slow start to his third season, when he had 19 catches for 207 yards and a touchdown, he suffered a broken collarbone seven games into the year and missed the final 10 games of 2025.
Now there’s a real chance he misses more time again, which would mean that through two seasons there’s a good chance he ends up playing just nine games. That’s a brutal turn for a receiver who was durable during his Michigan State days from 2020-2022.
For now, the important thing is the positive update. Reed’s next steps will come with caution, and the Packers will almost certainly treat this carefully.
There’s hope he can get back to the form he showed in 2023 and 2024, when he was pushing toward WR1 status in Green Bay. For the moment, though, the focus is on his recovery after a hit that had everyone holding their breath.
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