In a surprising turn of events, the Green Bay Packers have shaken up their wide receiver room just hours before their pivotal Week 14 clash with the rival Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field. The team has released wide receiver Malik Heath, a move that comes amid the return of key playmaker Jayden Reed from injured reserve.
According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, the Packers made the roster adjustment official, also claiming defensive lineman Quinton Bohanna off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks. “Packers also released WR Malik Heath and claimed DL Quinton Bohanna from the Seahawks,” Schneidman shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
This decision follows the activation of Jayden Reed, who had been sidelined since the Packers’ Week 2 victory over the Washington Commanders at home. Reed underwent surgeries on his shoulder and foot but has apparently made a full recovery, bolstering Green Bay’s receiving corps at a critical juncture in the season.
Heath, 25, struggled to make a significant impact on the Packers’ offense, even with Reed out of the lineup. In 11 appearances during the 2025 NFL regular season, the former Ole Miss standout recorded just six receptions on seven targets for 86 receiving yards. His most recent outing came in Green Bay’s 31-24 Thanksgiving Day triumph over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, where he failed to haul in his lone target.
Looking ahead, if Heath clears waivers without being claimed by another team, he could potentially rejoin the Packers as a practice squad addition. The undrafted free agent from the 2023 NFL Draft originally signed with Green Bay and earned a spot on the 53-man roster that year, showing promise early on.
The Packers, currently holding an impressive 8-3-1 record, are gearing up for a high-stakes NFC North battle against the Bears. This classic rivalry game could have major implications for playoff positioning as the season winds down.
With Reed back in the fold and this unexpected roster tweak, all eyes will be on how Green Bay’s offense performs in what promises to be a frigid, hard-fought contest at Lambeau. Stay tuned for updates as the Packers aim to extend their strong campaign.