In a stunning turn of events, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has found himself at the center of controversy — not in the NFL, but among MLB fans, particularly supporters of the Houston Astros.
During a recent interview meant to highlight his ambitions for the upcoming NFL season, Reed made a bold and unexpected comparison that sparked outrage online. Speaking about his legacy, he stated:
“I want to replace and completely surpass the legendary Don Hutson, because I have more possibilities today than he ever had back then.”
While the comment alone was enough to ruffle feathers among Packers purists who see Hutson — a Hall of Famer and Green Bay icon — as untouchable, the confusion came when Astros fans began reacting furiously… despite the fact that Hutson was never associated with baseball.
So, what happened?
The controversy began when several social media pages incorrectly quoted Reed, swapping Don Hutson for Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, or even Jose Altuve in memes that rapidly went viral among Houston sports circles. Some Astros fans believed Reed had directly insulted their baseball legends, sparking heated posts, threats of boycotts, and angry hashtags like #RespectAstrosHistory and #WhoIsJaydenReed.
One Houston fan posted:
“Who does this guy think he is? Stay in your lane. Don’t disrespect legends who built this city’s legacy.”
Others took it even further, calling Reed’s comment “arrogant,” “delusional,” and “disrespectful to both football and baseball history.”
Reed’s camp has since issued a brief clarification, saying:
“Jayden was referring to his aspirations within the NFL, specifically comparing himself to Green Bay legend Don Hutson. There was no intention to offend fans of any other sport or city.”
Still, the drama has taken on a life of its own. While some fans support Reed’s confidence and view the backlash as a case of misunderstanding gone viral, others insist the statement was “poorly timed and poorly worded.”
As of now, Reed has not issued a direct apology — and that silence is only fueling more headlines.
With the NFL season approaching and the online storm still brewing, one thing is clear:
Jayden Reed just became a household name in Houston — for all the wrong reasons.
This story is developing.
