Packers' Jayden Reed training with star WRs at Chad Johnson's wideout workshop
According to the event's Instagram account, Johnson's "Wideout Workshop" will run July 7-9 and aims to bring together some of the NFL's top wide receivers to work on their craft ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
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Johnson made six Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams over a decorated 11-year NFL career as a wide receiver. He is now gathering stars from today's NFL to help grow the position into the future.
Others attending the first day of the event include Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Jerry Jeudy, Tyreek Hill, Courtland Sutton, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Elijah Moore, KJ Osborn and rookie Xavier Restrepo.
Reed, a second-round pick of the Packers in 2023, led the team in receiving each of his first two NFL seasons. He produced 912 total yards and 10 total touchdowns as a rookie in 2023 and 1,020 yards and seven scores during his second season in 2024. Last season, Reed averaged 15.6 yards per catch and 11.4 yards per target, both career highs and among the best in the NFL.
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Reed is now entering a pivotal third season in which he could be the top threat in the passing game for Jordan Love and the Packers. And it appears he's taking no time off before returning to Green Bay for the start of the 2025 season.
Matt LaFleur's team starts training camp with an opening practice on Wednesday, July 23.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers' Jayden Reed training with star WRs at Chad Johnson's wideout workshop
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