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Packers’ Jayden Reed suffers fractured collarbone vs. Commanders, out for the season

Green Bay, WI — Following a 27–18 win over the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field in front of 77,289 fans, the Green Bay Packers confirmed that wide receiver Jayden Reed suffered a fractured collarbone and will be placed on Injured Reserve. According to Ian Rapoport (NFL Network), head coach Matt LaFleur said Reed is expected to miss 6–8 weeks, but the team anticipates he will return this season, likely in November.

Reed was injured on the opening drive. He hauled in a 39-yard pass that would have gone for a touchdown, but the play was wiped out by a holding penalty on second-round rookie offensive lineman Anthony Belton. Because he exited early, Reed did not record a reception in this game; in Week 1, the 2023 second-round pick posted 3 catches for 45 yards and a TD.

Reed’s absence thins the Packers’ depth at receiver. Earlier this week, the team extended Christian Watson, in part to reinforce that he shouldn’t rush back until he’s fully healthy. Still, with Green Bay looking like one of the league’s stronger teams early on and aiming for top playoff seeding, they’ll want their best offensive weapons on the field as soon as possible.

While Reed recovers, the Packers are expected to tweak their offensive packages — leaning more on 12 personnel, redistributing slot/third-down targets among other WRs and the tight ends — while they await Watson’s return. If the timeline holds, Reed could rejoin the lineup around mid-season, just as the playoff race begins to heat up.

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