Is Jayden Reed Playing Tonight? No, Packers WR Out vs. Falcons After Being Taken Off on a Backboard

No. The Green Bay Packers ruled Jayden Reed out of tonight’s home opener against the Atlanta Falcons, 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video. Reed was taken off the field on a backboard after a hit to the head and neck area on Green Bay’s opening possession of the Week 2 overtime win over the Jets. The team lists a neck injury; ESPN has reported it is a back injury. He stayed in New York after the game and has not practiced this week, and the Packers say they are still evaluating treatment and a recovery timeline.

Status Out vs. Falcons
Injury Neck, per the team; reported as a back injury
When First possession of Week 2 at the Jets
Timeline Not set; Packers still evaluating

The Rest of the Packers’ Injury Report

Green Bay is also without two offensive line starters, tackle Zach Bako-Bewele (knee), whose injury has been reported as season ending, and guard Aaron Banks (knee and toe), plus defensive tackle Warren Brinson (calf). Defensive tackles Javon Hargrave (knee and concussion) and Anthony Campbell (ankle) are questionable. Receiver Bo Melton (neck) and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (shoulder) will play.

Next Game

After tonight the Packers have extra rest before Week 4. This page is updated when the team sets a timeline for Reed.

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