Packers WR Jayden Reed undergoing season-ending neck surgery, but injury isn't believed to be career-ender

Reed will be out for "a significant amount of time" after suffering the scary setback during a Week 2 road win over the New York Jets , according to LaFleur, who did note, however, that the injury isn't believed to be a career-ender for the 26-year-old wideout.

Reed had to be carted off in the first quarter of that overtime victory on Sept. 20. The shoulder pad of Jets linebacker Demario Davis collided with Reed's helmet on a 4-yard reception early in the opening frame. Reed went down, lost the ball and lay face down on the MetLife Stadium turf for a moment.

A frightening scene ensued, with Reed's teammates surrounding him in support as he received on-field medical attention . The 2023 second-round pick out of Michigan State ultimately was put on a backboard, where his head was stabilized, and then on a cart.