Packers add Reed

Michigan State WR Jayden Reed went to the Packers in Round 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. Reed broke out immediately at Western Michigan, outproducing then-junior D’Wayne Eskridge as a true freshman. Reed also quickly carved out a role after transferring to Michigan State, earning 22% of targets or more in each of his three seasons with the Spartans. Reed played inside and outside at MSU and was terrific as a college punt returner (15.3 yards per return, 3 TDs). Senior Bowl week found him working almost exclusively in the slot, which will be Reed’s most likely path to NFL receiving success. (Read more about his development and fantasy outlook in his Dynasty Fantasy Football Value report.) In Green Bay, Reed figures to compete with Romeo Doubs for the No. 2 role behind Christian Watson. The rookie won’t be a priority target in redraft, but if Jordan Love hits, Reed could quickly climb the Dynasty WR Rankings.

Packers WRs Jayden Reed (chest), Christian Watson (hamstring), and Dontayvion Wicks (chest) are all listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Bears. Wicks put in full practices on Thursday and Friday, so he should play. Reed was limited all week, but we’re tentatively expecting him to play. Watson got in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday before taking a planned day off on Friday. “We felt he had two good days of practice and wanted to give him today and we’ll see where he’s at on Sunday,” HC Matt LaFleur said of Watson on Friday. Watson would be a risky fantasy play if he ends up active for the Bears game.

Packers WR Jayden Reed (chest) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. "I feel pretty good," he said afterward. The fact that he was out there at all bodes well for his chances of playing vs. the Bears this weekend. We'll track Reed's progress over the next few days.

Packers WR Jayden Reed's availability for Sunday's game vs. the Bears is "in doubt," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. X-rays on Reed's ribs came back clean, per Rapoport, but Reed is "pretty sore" and is scheduled for additional testing on Monday. We'll keep you updated on the rookie's status. Packers WRs Christian Watson (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (chest, ankle) missed Week 17 and are uncertain for Week 18.

Packers WR Jayden Reed is questionable to return to Sunday night's game vs. the Vikings with a chest injury. He's been dealing with this issue since Week 12. Reed had a big first half, catching six of eight targets for 89 yards and two TDs. We'll update his status when we know more.

Update: Reed has been ruled out.

Packers WR Jayden Reed (toe, chest) put in three limited practices this week and is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday night’s game vs. the Vikings. WR Christian Watson (hamstring) is doubtful, while Dontayvion Wicks (chest, ankle) is questionable but didn’t practice all week. It’ll likely be Reed and Romeo Doubs as Green Bay’s clear top two WRs in Minnesota.