What happened to Jayden Reed? Packers WR’s injury update and return status as scary videos surface | Hindustan Times

The Green Bay Packers suffered a scary moment early in their game against the New York Jets after wide receiver Jayden Reed was injured following a hit. Reed remained on the field and had to be taken away on a backboard.What happened to Jayden Reed?As per USA Today, the scary moment happened just two plays into the game. Quarterback Jordan Love threw a swing pass to his left, which Reed caught. The receiver then turned upfield before taking a hit from linebacker Demario Davis.Reed lost the ball when he hit the ground. He then did not get up, prompting medical staff to rush onto the field. It soon became clear that Reed could not simply walk off the field. Players from both teams gathered around Reed and took a knee while medical staff treated him. An injury cart then came onto the field. Reed was placed on a backboard and taken inside MetLife Stadium. Also read: When will Kyler Murray return? Vikings QB injury update as he eyes comeback after concussionHere is the video: Also read: ‘Is Sam Leavitt hurt?’: Fans left fuming over LSU QB’s struggles vs Ole Miss in SEC showdownWill Jayden Reed return in week 2?Almost certainly not, as per USA Today. Reed looks likely to miss multiple weeks with a possible neck or head injury. He is officially out for Week 2.Another Packers player hurtAs per reports, another Packers player was hurt on the opening drive. Starting right tackle Zack Bako-Bewele was carted off the field on the very next play. He is officially out with a knee injury.Jayden Reed's injury historyAs per CBS Sports, Reed is 26 years old and in his fourth season with the Packers. Green Bay picked him at No. 50 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.Reed caught three of his seven targets for 20 yards in the season-opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings.This is not the first major injury Reed has faced. As per reports, he missed 10 games in 2025 after breaking his collarbone in Week 2. He underwent two surgeries that month, one for his collarbone and another for a Jones fracture in his foot.Just five months ago, the Packers signed Reed to a three-year, $50 million contract extension.NFL week 2 Sunday scheduleAwayHomeTimeLocationCarolina PanthersAtlanta Falcons1 pm ETMercedes-Benz StadiumNew Orleans SaintsBaltimore Ravens1 pm ETM&T Bank StadiumMinnesota VikingsChicago Bears1 pm ETSoldier FieldCincinnati BengalsHouston Texans1 pm ETReliant StadiumPittsburgh SteelersNew England Patriots1 pm ETGillette StadiumGreen Bay PackersNew York Jets1 pm ETMetLife StadiumCleveland BrownsTampa Bay Buccaneers1 pm ETRaymond James StadiumPhiladelphia EaglesTennessee Titans1 pm ETNissan StadiumJacksonville JaguarsDenver Broncos4:05pm ETEmpower Field at Mile High