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DOUBLE SURGERY: ANALYZING JAYDEN REED'S LONG-AWAITED PACKERS RETURN

Packers WR Jayden Reed is still awaiting clearance from team doctors after surgeries on his collarbone and foot. Coach LaFleur remains cautious, aiming for a Week 14 return.

Double Surgery: Analyzing Jayden Reed's Long-Awaited Packers Return
Jayden Reed's Week 14 Return Status?

About two weeks ago, Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed posted a picture of himself in uniform, making fans think he'd be back soon. He last played in Week 2 against Washington, where he broke his collarbone. Usually, he'd have recovered by now.

But Reed's case is different. He had a foot fracture in training camp that he decided to play through. When the collarbone injury happened, he chose to get his foot fixed, too. So, it's been a long wait to get him back on the field.

Reed's post led to thoughts that he would return in Week 12 against the Vikings. That didn't happen, but there was still hope for Thanksgiving against the Lions. Detroit's coach, Dan Campbell, even said his team was ready for Reed to play. Still, he sat out again. Now, Week 14 is coming up fast.

Packers Haven't Cleared Jayden Reed

Coach Matt LaFleur told reporters on Monday that there's no update on Reed. Since Reed is on injured reserve, team doctors have to clear him before he can start practising. Then, the team has three weeks to bring him back. His practice isn't open yet.

LaFleur said they plan to check on Reed at the end of the week, and if he's ready, he needs to be cleared first. He also said that he's back to practising, but he still needs the OK to play in a game.

The bad news is Reed isn't cleared yet. The good news is there's still time—he might be cleared by Friday.

Packers Have Good Receiver Depth

The Packers have a solid group of receivers with good talent, even if they don't have a top receiver. They haven't all been healthy at the same time, but Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson would be great second receivers on most teams. Plus, rookie Matthew Golden has struggled with injuries and has been out for three of the last four games.

Dontayvion Wicks had a great game on Thanksgiving, catching six passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns. That was his second-highest yardage and his third game with two scores in his three seasons with the Packers. Wicks has had problems with drops, but he seems to have fixed that.

In his rookie year in 2023, Reed had a team-best 64 catches for 793 yards and eight touchdowns. In 2024, he followed that up with 55 catches for 857 yards and six touchdowns. There are still questions about whether Reed is, or could, turn into a true top receiver, but he was their most reliable player going into 2025.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES TRADE JAREN JACKSON JR. TO UTAH JAZZ IN 8-PLAYER BLOCKBUSTER

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, creating a record $28.8 million trade exception for 2026.

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Grizzlies finalise Jaren Jackson Jr. deal

The Memphis Grizzlies turned heads on Tuesday, pulling off a blockbuster trade that sent two-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr to the Utah Jazz. Along with Jackson, the Grizzlies shipped out Vince Williams Jr, John Konchar, and Jock Landale. Coming back their way: Walter Clayton Jr, Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and, maybe the most important part, three future first-round picks.

And honestly, it feels like Memphis isn’t done stirring the pot. Inside the organisation, they see Zach Edey and Cedric Coward as the future. Both went late in the lottery in the past two drafts, and the Grizzlies landed some value in the second round this year, too, grabbing Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer.

All this movement means Ja Morant’s future in Memphis suddenly looks shaky. He’s been the face of the franchise since they took him No. 2 overall back in 2019. When he’s healthy, he’s electric—no question. But injuries and off-court drama have slowed him down, and now, with the trade deadline closing in, the Grizzlies are openly shopping him. Teams around the league are watching.

There’s another wrinkle here: by dealing Jackson, Memphis created a massive trade exception—$28.8 million, the biggest in NBA history, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Shams Charania. It’s a huge chess piece. With that exception, the Grizzlies can absorb big, ugly contracts from other teams in exchange for more draft picks. Think of what the Thunder did a few years back—stockpiling picks by taking on bad deals until they rebuilt into a contender.

Now, you’ve probably heard Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name floating around in trade rumours. He hasn’t officially asked out of Milwaukee, but everyone in the league expects something to happen soon. Teams like the Timberwolves and Knicks are circling. The Grizzlies? They’re not likely to chase Giannis directly. But with that trade exception, they could play a big role as a third team—taking on salary dumps or unwanted contracts, collecting more picks, and helping another franchise pull off the Giannis blockbuster. Memphis just put itself squarely in the middle of the NBA’s hottest rumour.

KLINT KUBIAK SNUBS NFL RIVALS TO LEAD RAIDERS’ NEW ERA UNDER TOM BRADY

The Las Vegas Raiders are zeroing in on Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, with Tom Brady leading the search.

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Klint Kubiak is set for the Raiders as Seahawks coach faces the New England Patriots

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the middle of a huge shakeup right now. Klint Kubiak, the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, is set to become their new head coach—and honestly, he’s nothing like Pete Carroll.

Kubiak’s still in his 30s, calling plays on offence, while Carroll just wrapped up last season as the NFL’s oldest head coach. The Raiders had their eyes on Ben Johnson previous year, but when he decided to take the Bears job, they turned to Carroll instead.

This time, Las Vegas seemed to have that same level of interest in Kubiak, but they had to wait things out because Seattle was still in the playoffs. Tom Brady, who’s a minority owner with the Raiders, clearly played a big part in picking the new coach.

Since nothing’s official until after the Super Bowl, Brady can’t come right out and talk about Kubiak joining the team. Still, he didn’t hold back when it came to sharing what he liked about the guy.

“Klint’s played to his team’s strengths. Last week, he did a ton of good things against a really strong Rams defence,” Brady said on the “Let’s Go!” podcast. “That’s what it took for them to win. The Rams are a tough team. That game in Seattle could’ve gone either way... Seattle really had to play a complete game in all three phases to pull it out, and they’ll need to do the same this weekend in Santa Clara.”

Brady also talked about Fernando Mendoza.

Another big reason the Raiders’ coaching job is so appealing? They’ve got the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Everyone expects them to grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Brady doesn’t have to be secretive about it—nobody’s jumping ahead of them in the draft. He was pretty open about how much he likes Mendoza.

“What do I value most? When I see him, he’s always talking up his teammates. He wins the Heisman, and he’s giving credit to everyone else,” Brady said. “That’s the kind of attitude you want in a leader.”

Kubiak focused on the Super Bowl, not the job switch.

Kubiak’s career is about to take off, but right now, he’s locked in on trying to win his first Super Bowl. So, he isn’t ready to talk about the Raiders just yet.

“I’m coaching the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, and that’s all I’m thinking about,” Kubiak told reporters on Monday. “I’m just excited for this week and this game.”

Not everyone in Seattle is thrilled to see Kubiak go. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had nothing but praise after working with him this year.

“He was unbelievable,” Darnold said Monday. “The stuff I picked up from Klint—just with schemes, and then learning from him as a coach and a person—the grit. He’s up before the sun, gets to the facility at 4 or 4:30, and leaves later than anyone. The guy just grinds. He loves football, and he’s always straight with his players. I know I really appreciated that, and so did the rest of the guys.”

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