He never once said a word to me’: Packers HC Matt LaFleur breaks silence on disgruntled WR
When Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson went down with a torn ACL in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season, many presumed that the team would target the position in the draft. Additionally, Green Bay’s other top three wideouts struggled with drops, indicating that competition needed to be added to the room to ensure that the Packers put the best team out on the field.
But very few expected them to actually select a wide receiver in the first round. After all, they had not done so since 2002. But they selected Matthew Golden with the 23rd overall pick, then grabbed Savion Williams in the third round.
While the drafting of these two young wide receivers was meant to make the Packers a better team, one pass-catcher apparently was questioning what it meant for his future.
Sep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, BRA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (11) makes a catch during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Neo Quimica Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
As reported earlier this week, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst had a meeting with third-year wide receiver Jayden Reed and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The meeting was to assure Reed that, despite the addition of the two young wide receivers, the Packers still viewed him as their top wide receiver and that he was very much in their future plans.
Of course, it is easy to see what Green Bay views Reed as one of their most important players. He’s coming off a career best season in which he racked up 55 receptions for 857 yards and six touchdowns
