Malik Reed
27-Year-Old
Free Agent
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
3
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Reed's inaugural season in Pittsburgh was the worst of his NFL career, but he'll look to bounce back under DC Vic Fangio in Miami. He found as a rotational pass rusher back in Denver with Fangio and brings scheme familiarity with him to the Dolphins. Read Past Outlooks
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Brought in by Miami
The Dolphins signed Reed to their practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Prior to being picked up by the Dolphins, Reed appeared in four games for the Raiders this season, recording three total tackles on 63 defensive snaps. The 27-year-old tallied 8.0 sacks for the Broncos in 2020 and he could very well be elevated to Miami's active roster, seeing work as a rotational edge rusher with the team without Bradley Chubb (knee) and Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) for the remainder of the year.
Prior to being picked up by the Dolphins, Reed appeared in four games for the Raiders this season, recording three total tackles on 63 defensive snaps. The 27-year-old tallied 8.0 sacks for the Broncos in 2020 and he could very well be elevated to Miami's active roster, seeing work as a rotational edge rusher with the team without Bradley Chubb (knee) and Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) for the remainder of the year.
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Reworks deal after trade
Reed has agreed to a reworked contract following his trade to the Steelers, reducing his base salary from $2.4 million to $1.5 million, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The reduced salary is further evidence that Reed's likely ticketed for a reserve role in Pittsburgh despite racking up 13 sacks over the previous two seasons with Denver. The Steelers have T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith locked into starting roles at outside linebacker, leaving Reed to compete for backup snaps with Jamir Jones. It's worth noting, however, that Watt and Highsmith are battling knee and rib injuries, respectively.
The reduced salary is further evidence that Reed's likely ticketed for a reserve role in Pittsburgh despite racking up 13 sacks over the previous two seasons with Denver. The Steelers have T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith locked into starting roles at outside linebacker, leaving Reed to compete for backup snaps with Jamir Jones. It's worth noting, however, that Watt and Highsmith are battling knee and rib injuries, respectively.
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Due to an injury suffered by Von Miller that caused him to miss the entire 2020 season, Reed had an opportunity to start at linebacker last season. The veteran answered the call and recorded a team-high eight sacks last season. Reed will look to build off this momentum and be a key contributor for the Broncos defensive attack in 2021.
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Waived by Las Vegas
Reed was waived by the Raiders on Thursday.
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Joins Vegas' practice squad
Reed is signing with Vegas' practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Agrees to terms with Miami
The Dolphins signed Reed on Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
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Abruptly downgraded to inactive
Reed (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Set to play Sunday
Reed (back), who was previously questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, had his injury status removed and will play against the Ravens on Sunday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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