Jayden Reed Out Indefinitely After Double Surgery, Packers' Hot Start Faces New Challenge
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed undergoes surgery to repair a broken left clavicle and a Jones fracture in his left foot; coach and team assess impact as Green Bay stays undefeated.
Green Bay — Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed underwent surgery Tuesday to repair both a broken left clavicle and a Jones fracture in his left foot, ruling him out indefinitely, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. Reed announced on X that the surgeries were successful, writing 'Successful foot & clavicle surgery thank you god.'
The double procedure addressed a preexisting foot issue and a new injury. Reed had been playing through the foot problem that hampered him in training camp before he fractured his clavicle in the first quarter of Green Bay's 27-18 win over the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field on Thursday night. Coach Matt LaFleur said after the game that Reed would miss a lot of time and that the team would see how fast he can recover, adding he would expect him back at some point this season.
Reed previously dislocated the same shoulder last season but did not require surgery. The injury occurred on what would have been a 39-yard touchdown connection against the Commanders, but a holding penalty negated the score. Reed led Green Bay in receptions and receiving yards in each of the last two seasons, and he had three catches for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions. A holding penalty preventing the 39-yard score underscores the volatility of the play that preceded Reed's latest setback.
The Packers, now 2-0, face a quick test as they prepare for a trip to Cleveland to play the Browns (0-2) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. The injury leaves Green Bay with a thinner wideout room as it continues to pursue a championship run this season, with rookie or veteran depth likely to be tested in the coming weeks. Reed, who has been a steady contributor in each of the past two seasons, posted strong early-season numbers and provided a reliable target for Green Bay's quarterbacks before his injury.
In the aftermath of the news, Reed spoke to fans and teammates through social media, expressing continued confidence in the Packers' ability to compete at a high level. 'Packers to the Bowl, bruh,' he said during an Instagram Live session, underscoring his belief in the team's championship aspirations despite the setback.