Packers WR Jayden Reed in walking boot with foot injury, Week 1 availability in question
Coach Matt LaFleur said Reed's injury is to his left foot only and is unrelated to the toe injury that had him on the non-football injury list to start training camp.
"It's unfortunate but hopefully we'll get him back before the regular season," LaFleur said following Saturday night's preseason loss to the New York Jets.
LaFleur admitted there is potential that Reed, the Packers' top option in the slot, could miss Week 1.
"Any time you see a guy in a boot, that's a concern," LaFleur said.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Reed has a "sprained foot" and is considered "day to day."
Reed, the team's leading receiver each of the last two seasons, didn't practice on Thursday and was sidelined for Saturday's preseason opener. He said he suffered the injury while making a cut at practice.
The Packers are also missing Christian Watson, who is recovering from ACL surgery, and Dontayvion Wicks, who is nursing a calf injury suffered during training camp. Rookie receiver Savion Williams suffered a concussion early in camp and didn't play in Saturday's preseason opener.
The Packers' regular season opener against the Lions is Sunday, Sept. 7, so Reed has roughly four weeks to get his foot healthy enough to play.
Veteran Romeo Doubs and rookie first-round pick Matthew Golden started at receiver for the Packers against the Jets.
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