Tight end Jordan Reed, released by Washington in February, has yet to sign with a new team. But according to an NFL insider, the 30-year-old is a possible option for a Super Bowl contender.
The Baltimore Ravens are “looking at” Reed as they exploring adding another tight end, Josnia Anderson reported Monday.
I’m told the #Ravens are still looking at tight ends, and that includes available free agents like Delanie Walker and Jordan Reed to possibly add in camp, per league source.
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 3, 2020
The Ravens have Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews, but traded former first-rounder Hayden Hurst to the Atlanta Falcons this offseason. Baltimore’s offense, too, relies on multiple tight end looks to create mismatches.
Reed, in theory, could give Baltimore a receiving threat at the position. At his peak, Reed was one of the most dominant tight ends in the sport — an athletic 6-foot-2 wonder who routinely punished linebackers and undersized safeties. He was a go-to option in former coach Jay Gruden’s offense when on the field.
The problem, of course, has been Reed’s injury history. He missed all of last season with a concussion, his seventh head injury dating back to college. Reed also has dealt with a myriad of other issues, including foot problems. He has never appeared in all 16 games in a season.
Despite the injury concerns, Reed reportedly wants to continue playing.
Besides Baltimore, Reed was also linked to the Seattle Seahawks earlier this offseason, visiting their facility. He left unsigned.
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