The Los Angeles Rams are flush with talent at tight end with Tyler Higbee, Gerald Everett and Johnny Mundt, but they’re not opposed to adding another veteran. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Rams have talked to Jordan Reed about a potential signing.
Reed was recently released by the Washington Redskins after missing the entire 2019 season with a concussion, but he still wants to continue his career. He just cleared the concussion protocol last week, which was a step in the right direction, but there are still concerns about his durability and health.
If the Rams were to sign Reed, it would reunite him with two of his former coaches. He had his best NFL season with Sean McVay as his offensive coordinator in Washington in 2015, following it up with a Pro Bowl campaign in 2016. He caught 87 passes for 952 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2015 despite only playing 14 games.
Reed also played for new Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell. He was the passing game coordinator and QBs coach in 2018 before being promoted to offensive coordinator last season – albeit, in a year when Reed didn’t play a snap.
Reed is a versatile tight end who thrives as a receiver, much more so than he does as a blocker. Everett’s NFL comp before the 2017 draft was Reed for many analysts and fans, bringing the same athleticism and speed to the tight end position.
