NFL Exec Cautions Packers Against Trading Young Star WR This Summer 1 Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith (32) tackles Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (11) short of a first down on a fourth down play during the fourth quarter of their game Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Packers WR opens up about lingering injury ahead of Week 1 vs. Lions

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Matt Lombardo | Last updated Sep 4, 2025 3:20 PM ET

Matthew Golden has stolen the headlines and sparked optimism for the Packers’ offense, but the rookie wide receiver isn’t the only vital weapon for Green Bay in the passing game.

After finishing as Green Bay’s leading receiver last season, Jayden Reed hopes to stave off Golden and third-round rookie Savion Williams in quarterback Jordan Love’s target hierarchy this season.

However, Reed continues to work through a lingering foot injury, ahead of the season opener against the NFC North rival Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon.

“Once my adrenaline’s running, I’m fine most of the time, but probably afterwards is where I feel it the most,” Reed said of his foot, via the team’s official website. “While I’m out there running during the play my adrenaline’s running pretty well so I don’t feel it as much.”

Last season, Reed caught 54 passes for a career-high 857 yards and six touchdowns, and the fact that he is making progress with his foot injury is encouraging ahead of the 2025 season kicking off.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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