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Jets’ Demario Davis Injury Sends Packers’ Jayden Reed to Hospital

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 2:35 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Jets linebacker Demario Davis hit Packers Jayden Reed, who was carted to a New Jersey hospital with a back injury.
Coach Matt LaFleur said Reed had movement in all extremities and would remain overnight for observation.
Right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele suffered a right-knee injury on the next play and was carted off.
LaFleur warned Bako-Bewele could miss a long time, raising depth concerns for Thursday’s game.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s safety push traces back to 1905 Roosevelt-led reforms that mandated new rules and later mandatory helmets in 1939. After decades of lawsuits, the league agreed in August 2013 to a $765 million settlement covering thousands of former players, prompting stricter concussion protocols and on-field medical staff. Today, injuries to Jets’ Jayden Reed and Zach Bako-Bewele illustrate the league’s continued emphasis on player protection.

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Story summary

Jets linebacker Demario Davis hit Packers Jayden Reed, who was carted to a New Jersey hospital with a back injury.
Coach Matt LaFleur said Reed had movement in all extremities and would remain overnight for observation.
Right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele suffered a right-knee injury on the next play and was carted off.
LaFleur warned Bako-Bewele could miss a long time, raising depth concerns for Thursday’s game.

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