Packers Extend Wide Receiver Jayden Reed’s Contract
The Green Bay Packers have confirmed a contract extension for wide receiver Jayden Reed. This announcement was made by General Manager Brian Gutekunst on Friday.
Key Details on Jayden Reed’s Career
Selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Reed was the 50th overall pick out of Michigan State. Over three seasons, he has participated in 40 games, starting in 26. His playoff experience includes four games, with three starts.
Regular Season Statistics
- Receptions: 138
- Total Yards: 1,857 (Average: 13.5 yards per catch)
- Touchdowns: 15
- Rushing Attempts: 34
- Rushing Yards: 310 (Average: 9.1 yards)
- Rushing Touchdowns: 3
Playoff Performance
- Receptions: 12
- Receiving Yards: 124 (Average: 10.3 yards)
- Touchdowns: 1
- Rushing Attempts: 2
- Rushing Yards: 23 (Average: 11.5 yards)
Punt Return Stats
- Regular Season: 27 returns for 225 yards (Average: 8.3 yards)
- Postseason: 4 returns for 42 yards (Average: 10.5 yards)
Notable Achievements
Since 2023, Reed holds a remarkable passer rating of 126.8 when targeted, ranking first among wide receivers with at least 100 receptions. His receptions-per-target percentage of 72.3 also ranks seventh in the league.
Moreover, Reed set a historic milestone as the first NFL player to achieve over 750 receiving yards, 55 receptions, six receiving touchdowns, 100 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown within his first two seasons (2023-24). He shares this achievement with legends Bobby Mitchell and Marshall Faulk.
Additionally, Reed holds the Packers’ franchise rookie record for receptions, having recorded 64 catches in 2023, surpassing Sterling Sharpe’s 1988 record of 55 receptions.
