Despite the lack of optimism that Jayden Reed would not be ready for Week 1, the Green Bay Packers saw their top WR back on the field. Reed has been dealing with an interesting foot injury, and it wasn't looking promising even a few days ago.
However, the Packers got some excellent news on Thursday, and this does absolutely bode well for his chances to play in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, perhaps the most anticipated Packers' season since the prime Aaron Rodgers years.
Reed, their best wide receiver, was back at practice on Thursday.
Jayden Reed is back at practice for the Green Bay Packers just in time for Week 1
Another awesome update here is that all 53 players on the active roster are at practice, as Nate Hobbs, their top CB addition this offseason, also returned.
Jayden Reed is back at practice for the #Packers.
— Dominique Yates (@RealDYates) September 4, 2025
Nate Hobbs is also back.
First time he’s done any individual drills since his surgery last month.
All 53 players on the active roster are at practice. pic.twitter.com/U3jg25SJEu
Reed is ascending and entering his age-25 season in the NFL. Across his first two years, he's caught 119 passes for 1,650 yards and 14 touchdowns. In 2024, he played in all 17 games and had 857 yards and six touchdowns.
The third-year player also caught 73.3% of his targets, so he became not only an efficient target, but a great downfield weapon, averaging 15.6 yards per reception, which is a great number. If the Packers' offense hopes to take that next level, and if Jordan Love wants to shut the door on the 'is he elite or not?' discussion, he and Jayden Reed have to form a lethal combination in 2025.
Reed hitting 1,000 yards would be on the table if he played a majority of the season, as he's been trending upward ever since entering the league. Getting him on the field for a crucial Week 1 game against the Detroit Lions would be the best-case scenario and would supercharge that offense.