JaydenReed

News: 4 days agoReed is one of six wide receivers on the Packers' initial 53-man roster, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Spin: Reed is joined by Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Bo Melton, Skyy Moore and J. Michael Sturdivant in Green Bay's wide receiver room, while Savion Williams (ankle) is on IR with a designation to return, meaning the 2025 third-round pick will miss at least four weeks before possibly factoring into the equation as well. Reed has historically been productive when healthy despite frequently coming off the field in two-wide sets, with his 63.2 percent snap share during the 2024 regular season representing his single-season career high. Watson is locked in as a starter, but Reed could earn a larger share of playing time if he holds off the 2025 first-round pick Golden.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Reed began his NFL career with a pair of top-30 fantasy campaigns, but the Green Bay slot receiver was limited to only seven appearances last season due to injury. Even when active, Reed wasn't as effective as in years past, averaging 6.9 fantasy PPG and finding the end zone once (Week 1). This comes after the 2023 second-round pick produced 75 touches, 900-plus yards and seven-plus touchdowns in each of his first two seasons. The 26-year-old signed a contract extension in April and will battle the likes of Christian Watson, Matthew Golden and Savion Williams for targets this season. While he'll likely hit for the occasional solid game, his limited usage (career-high 18% target share) will put a cap on his fantasy upside. He's barely in the flex conversation in PPR leagues.