The Packers are still without tight end Tucker Kraft. Their receiving corps could receive a boost in the near future, though. 
Jayden Reed returned to practice on Friday, as noted by The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman. His 21-day activation window is now open as a result. Reed has been on injured reserve since undergoing foot and clavicle surgeries in mid-September.
The 25-year-old’s absence has limited him to just two games in 2025. Reed led the team in receiving yards during each of his first two seasons in the league. As a result, his return will give the Packers a notable boost in the passing game. That is especially true, of course, with Kraft’s standout campaign having come to an abrupt end due to an ACL tear.
Green Bay sits mid-pack in the NFL in a number of offensive categories. Becoming more efficient through the air would be key for the team down the stretch, and Reed’s return could prove to be pivotal in that regard. The timing of this news comes as little surprise, with the Packers’ Thanksgiving game against the Lions previously being viewed as a target for him to suit up.
Indeed, it would come as a surprise if Reed were to be available this Sunday after just one practice. The former second-rounder’s status will nevertheless be worth watching closely as Green Bay’s Thanksgiving contest approaches. Schneidman predicts Week 14 could be a realistic return date in Reed’s case given the length of his absence depending how things progress over the coming days.
Romeo Doubs has led the way for Green Bay in terms of receiver production (499 yards, four touchdowns on 39 catches) and he is averaging a career-best 50 yards per game in 2025. Christian Watson is now healthy, and he has joined first-round rookie Matthew Golden as an option in the passing game. Reed will look to do so as well in the near future while the 6-3-1 Packers continue jockeying for position in the NFC North.
Reed is approaching the first offseason in which he will be eligible for an extension. Green Bay’s young pass-catching group is highly affordable, but long-terms investments in some of its members will be needed shortly. Reed could help his chances of securing an extension with a strong showing late in the year once he returns to game action.
The Packers need to get Golden involved more. He has a great catch rate and 12 first downs on 24 catches so far. They drafted him in the first round for a reason.
Getting Reed back will be huge. He’s by far their best receiver and playmaker, and the others having had to improve in his absence will ultimately make that receiving corps stronger and deeper.
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The heat from the furnace will just fly through the open window so you get a $500 heating bill at the end of the month and still freeze.
Honestly the top WR for the Packers should be Reed, Watson, Golden and Williams. Yes Doubs can be good but way too many drops plus he is a player all about himself with a bad attitude.
Dobbs is JAG. Solid possession wr and nothing more.
Hoping that he’s back for the lions game. That will decide the division.
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