Jayden Reed exits Packers vs Commanders Thursday Night Football game with shoulder injury

In a denting blow to Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has exited Thursday night’s NFL matchup against the Washington Commanders with an apparent shoulder injury, after making a catch deep down the right sideline. Reed, who left the game just minutes into the first quarter, sustained a broken collarbone.

Reed, who was already dealing with a foot injury during practice this week, went down soon after making a catch. According to Yahoo Sports, Reed initially walked off on his own, holding his right arm, but went down once again on the sideline. Reed headed to the training room after a brief visit to the medical tent.



Reed topped the Packers in receptions (55) and receiving yards (857) last season, while his six touchdown catches were the second-highest total on the roster.

After the game, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that third-year slot receiver Reed “is going to miss a lot of time,” though he expressed optimism that Reed could return before the season concludes.

Reed suffered the injury in the first quarter while stretching for a 39-yard reception that looked like Green Bay’s opening score, only for the play to be wiped out by a holding penalty on rookie right tackle Anthony Belton.

The 25-year-old saw limited action in the season-opening win over the Detroit Lions, playing just 18 snaps but leading the team with three receptions, including a 17-yard touchdown.

A second-round selection by the Packers in the 2023 draft, Reed has compiled 122 catches for 1,695 yards and 15 touchdowns in his career.