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BREAKING: Packers Place Standout WR on IR for a Slow-Healing Foot; He Pushes back: “Cut My Pay If You Have To” — And It Hit Hard.

 

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As Green Bay ticks toward Tuesday’s 53-man deadline, the Jayden Reed storyline erupted inside the locker room. The staff and front office are debating an Injured Reserve move because his foot hasn’t progressed as hoped. Reed immediately rejected the idea, insisting he can be ready early in the season and wants to be with his teammates rather than wear the IR label.

“I DON’T WANT AN IR TAG TO SIT AND COLLECT A CHECK — I BELIEVE I CAN BE READY. CUT MY PAY IF YOU HAVE TO; JUST GIVE ME THE CHANCE TO REHAB, SUIT UP IN THIS JERSEY, AND HELP THIS TEAM WIN.”

IR is a sensitive lever — both procedurally and symbolically. Under 2025 rules, players on IR must miss at least four games. Clubs can designate up to two players placed on IR during the final 53-man reduction to return later in the season; otherwise, an IR move made outside that window can effectively end a player’s year. That nuance is driving the debate in Green Bay on the eve of cutdown day. 

From a football perspective, losing Reed early would thin the receiver room and force Matt LaFleur to recalibrate motion/jet and spacing packages that unlock Jordan Love’s quick game. Reed’s RAC burst and slot versatility stress matchups and open grass for the perimeter — exactly why his stance resonates: he wants to play and generate lift for the offense, not become a technical line on a transaction sheet.

Over the next 48 hours, all outcomes are on the table. The sides could strike a ramp-up compromise that keeps Reed on the initial 53 before shifting to IR to preserve a return window. If medical updates stall, immediate IR becomes the pragmatic option — though everyone pays a price.

Whatever the resolution, one message carried through Lambeau: Jayden Reed wants to fight, not sit.

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Chiefs Linked To Saints Super Star With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade, Per Source
Kansas City, MO — According to a circulating on X (Twitter), the Kansas City Chiefs have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Chiefs look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set tailor-made for Andy Reid’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Kansas City intriguing two-back looks alongside Isiah Pacheco on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Red and Gold really excites me.” Source: @nflrums X As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Chiefs or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Kansas City whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Chiefs Kingdom perk up.