Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed suffered a serious neck injury during Week 2 when he was struck hard and removed from the game on a spine board. Although he was hospitalised overnight and retained movement in his extremities, the injury is significant: head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed on Wednesday that Reed will miss the remainder of the season and require neck surgery. Whilst LaFleur does not believe the surgery is career-ending, Reed faces a lengthy recovery and will immediately be placed on injured reserve.

Reed, 26 years old and four seasons into his NFL career, is a valued member of the Packers organisation both for his on-field production and his impact on team culture. In his first two seasons (2022–2023), he caught 119 passes and scored 14 touchdowns across 23 starts. LaFleur described Reed as "an energy guy" whose presence will be sorely missed. Reed has posted on Instagram suggesting spiritual resilience, writing "God will use the unusual to do the unexpected," though his recovery and eventual return to playing—if he chooses to return—remain uncertain.