**Jayden Reed’s 2026 season totals are capped by a neck injury sustained on the second play of Week 2 against the Jets.** He was carted off, placed on injured reserve, and underwent season-ending surgery in late September, missing at least six games with no return expected. Through his two appearances Reed recorded just 4 receptions for 24 yards, well below his prior pace of 50-plus catches and 800-plus yards in healthy campaigns (2023–24). The Packers’ receiving corps has adjusted with Christian Watson and rookie Matthew Golden handling primary targets, while slot and versatility roles are being filled by committee. Reed signed a three-year extension in April, and team statements indicate the injury is not viewed as career-threatening, but the 2026 regular-season receiving yardage market reflects his confirmed absence for the balance of the schedule.