Packers receive massive injury update on Jayden Reed

Packers receive massive injury update on Jayden Reed originally appeared on The Sporting News

The Green Bay Packers fell 30-10 to the New York Jets in their first of three preseason games. Despite the loss, the Packers did receive positive news on the status of Jayden Reed for Week 1.

During the game against the Jets, Reed was seen in a walking boot. After the contest against New York, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur gave a positive update on the manner.

ESPN's Rob Demovsky reported on Saturday that LaFleur said wide receiver Reed's walking boot isn't related to the toe injury he had before camp, calling it something different.

When asked about Reed's availability for Week 1, LaFleur said he hoped it wouldn't be an issue but admitted, "anytime you see a guy in a boot that's a concern."

Matt LaFleur said WR Jayden Reed being in a walking boot is not related to the toe injury he had before camp. This is something different.

When asked if he’s concerned about Week 1 for Reed, he said he hoped not but “anytime you see a guy in a boot that’s a concern.”

— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 10, 2025

Although the injury isn't serious in LaFleur's eyes, it's a minor setback for Reed, who will be looking to get off on the right foot to start the season and sustain that form for the entire year.

Reed's production fell off in the second half of last season. After recording three 100-plus-yard games in the first nine weeks, he managed to top 50 yards in one game for the rest of the season, including the playoffs. He played in 17 games while recording 55 receptions, 857 receiving yards, and six touchdowns.

In May, Reed spoke about what he expects from himself in the 2025 NFL season, but he isn't worried about his production.

"As long as, at the end of the day, we end out on top and we win, that's all that matters," Reed said (h/t ESPN). "I'm not the type to care about targets. I really don't care about it. I could have two targets. If we win, I don't care, you know what I'm saying? That's just how I look at things.

"I'm a very unselfish person. Whenever anybody fall, I try to be the first person around to pick 'em up. I try to pick players up when they got they head down, so yeah, that's just what kind of player I am."

For Green Bay's sake, they'll be hoping that Reed can hit the ground running once Week 1 rolls around to ensure he has a more consistent season and become a vital target for Jordan Love.