Packers receiver Jayden Reed gets bad news about neck injury after leaving Week 2 game on spine board
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Key Points:
- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed suffered a severe neck injury during a game at MetLife Stadium, leading to him being hospitalized and requiring neck surgery.
- Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Reed will miss the remainder of the season and will be placed on injured reserve, describing the surgery as season-ending but not necessarily career-ending.
- Reed is motivated and optimistic about recovery, but future playing depends on the success of surgery, rehabilitation, and weighing risks of further injury.
- LaFleur praised Reed for his energy and impact on the team both on and off the field, emphasizing how much he will be missed.
- At 26 years old and four NFL seasons in, Reed had strong recent performances with 119 receptions and 14 touchdowns over his last two seasons.
