J. R. Reed (American football, born 1982)

J. R. Reed
No. 30, 32
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	February 11, 1982 (age 42); Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:	Hillsborough (Tampa, Florida)
College:	South Florida
NFL draft:	2004 / Round: 4 / Pick: 129
Career history
	Philadelphia Eagles (2004–2006); St. Louis Rams (2006); Atlanta Falcons (2006); New York Giants (2007)*; Philadelphia Eagles (2007–2008); New York Jets (2008);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Pass deflections:
Pass deflections:	4
	Player stats at NFL.com

Herbert Lee "J. R." Reed (born February 11, 1982) is a former

2004 NFL Draft.^[1] He played football at Hillsborough High School to later go on and play college football at South Florida, where he is the school's career leader

in interceptions.

Reed has also been a member of the St. Louis Rams, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Jets.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

In early 2005, Reed suffered an injury which ended his 2005 season. While jumping a fence near his home in

Tampa

, Reed cut the back of his knee and sustained damage to the peroneal nerve that affects movement in his lower leg and foot.

He returned to the Eagles with the aid of a special brace and played in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Oakland Raiders on August 6, 2006. Reed's comeback was cut short as the Eagles released him on the final day of cuts before the season.

St. Louis Rams

In October 2006, Reed was signed by the St. Louis Rams as a kick returner for the 2006 season, but he was cut after playing in six games.

Atlanta Falcons

Reed signed with the Atlanta Falcons in December of that year to provide depth for Atlanta's depleted secondary. The Falcons cut him following the season.

New York Giants

He signed with the

training camp

but was released on the final day of cuts.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

The Eagles re-signed him the next day. However, Reed

special teams and has resumed his role of kick returner. In a week 12 game against the New England Patriots, Reed was named the starter at the strong safety position when Sean Considine and Quintin Mikell

could not play due to injuries.

Reed spent the first seven weeks of the 2008 season with the Eagles, appearing in five games and recording three tackles. He was released on October 21 to make room for

fullback Kyle Eckel

.

New York Jets

Reed was signed by the New York Jets on December 10, 2008, after the team waived running back Marcus Mason.

References

^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.

External links

Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference

[1] "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.

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