Jayden Reed

This makes sense given how late in the season the injury occurred. It's likely that Watson starts the year on the PUP list and, depending on how his recovery is going, eventually gets a 21-day window opened for his return in the first or second month of the season. Asked if the Packers were going to pursue another wideout in Watson's absence, GM Brian Gutekunst said "[If] that makes some sense for us, we'll certainly look to do that, but we're also looking for these guys to continue to grow and hopefully grow into that space." It seems more likely that the Packers will continue with Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed as their main receivers while giving Dontayvion Wicks another shot outside based on that quote.

WR will not need surgery on his injured shoulder Jayden Reed says he won t need surgery on his shoulder. Thank God for that. (Packers.com - Wes Hodkiewicz fun) FF Today's Take: Reed figures to be a polarizing player in upcoming fantasy drafts. His star quickly ascended after going 64-793-8 as a rookie, but his usage dipped in a big way over the second half of this season as Green Bay became more of a run-heavy team. The primary reason why he could be a polarizing figure is because Christian Watson's knee injury will likely sideline him for most of the 2025 season, which should allow Reed more opportunities. Watson's absence alone may be enough to get Reed back into the high-end WR3 conversation.

Reed said Monday that he won't need surgery on his dislocated shoulder, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Reed exited in the third quarter of Sunday's game and did not return to the field. Whatever the issue, Reed has already brushed off the possibility of surgery, which is a good sign as he and the Packers prepare for the offseason. Reed caught 55 passes for 857 yards and six touchdowns on the season, but was underutilized by the Packers after going for 64-793-8 as a rookie. We'll see how things shape up for him next season, but Reed has the potential to be a nice value in fantasy drafts if the Packers simply increase his overall volume in 2025.

Reed said after Sunday's 22-10 wild-card loss to the Eagles that he sustained a dislocated shoulder in the third quarter of the contest, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.