Just before the start of night two of the 2026 NFL Draft, Green Bay is giving one of its 2023 draft picks a contract extension.
ESPN was the first to report the Packers had rewarded wide receiver Jayden Reed with a three-year, $50 million deal that includes $20 million guaranteed.
Wide receiver Jayden Reed and the Packers now have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $50.25 million in new money, including $20 million guaranteed, per agents Drew Rosenhaus and Ian Grutman. pic.twitter.com/O9e0pqOy2S
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2026
Reed was the second of the team’s two second-round picks in the draft three years ago out of Michigan State. He had a breakout first season, setting numerous rookie receiving records for the franchise while catching 64 passes for 793 yards and eight touchdowns. The 26-year-old followed that up with even more yards in year No. 2 where he amassed 857 yards and six more scores. An injury early in the season limited him to seven games and 15 catches a year ago.
The move signals Green Bay’s commitment to Reed for the long-term, especially in the wake of allowing Romeo Doubs to leave for New England in free agency and trading Dontayvion Wicks to Philadelphia earlier in April. Reed, along with second-year wide out Matthew Golden and 2022 second-round pick Christian Watson, figure to lead the Packers receiving core this fall, though additions in the draft seem likely.
