The energy was high with the Cheeseheads ready for preseason action against the New York Jets . But there was one glaring absence on the turf— Jayden Reed . The Green Bay Packers’ young wideout had already skipped Thursday’s practice, so sitting out the opener wasn’t a shock. What caught everyone off guard, though, was the silence—until Matt LaFleur finally broke it with a major update.

Meanwhile, it’s worth noting just how vital Reed has become to the Green and Gold. Last season, despite being limited to slot duties in three-receiver sets, he still led the team with 55 catches on 75 targets, racking up 857 yards. His six touchdown grabs were second only to tight end Tucker Kraft . Just days before the opener, WFRV’s Carson Fowler snapped a photo of Reed pregame in a walki

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