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NFL | Jeff Reed looking to make comeback Thu Jun 5, 11:42 PM
Free-agent PK Jeff Reed (Seahawks) said he is looking to make a comeback and hopes to be one of the first kickers called if team loses a kicker to an injury. Reed said he was contacted by Tennessee Titans head coach Ken Whisenhunt about a possible workout.
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Chargers | Dave Rayner, Jeff Reed on wishlist Mon Sep 12, 10:35 PM
Updating a previous report, in addition to free-agent PK Nick Novak (Jets), the San Diego Chargers might also be interested in free-agent PKs Dave Rayner (Lions) and Jeff Reed (Seahawks) as they look to replace PK Nate Kaeding (knee), who is out for the season.
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Seahawks | Jeff Reed cut loose Mon Sep 5, 12:00 AM
The Seattle Seahawks waived PK Jeff Reed Sunday, Sept. 4.
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Seahawks | Jeff Reed beats out Brandon Coutu Sat Aug 20, 10:51 PM
The Seattle Seahawks released PK Brandon Coutu Saturday, Aug. 20, meaning PK Jeff Reed has beaten him out in the competition to replace departed PK Olindo Mare (Panthers).
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Seahawks | Jeff Reed battling Brandon Coutu Thu Aug 18, 01:18 AM
Seattle Seahawks PK Jeff Reed nailed a 53-yard field at the end of practice Wednesday, Aug. 17, as he tries to impress in his position battle with PK Brandon Coutu. Head coach Pete Carroll said the battle is wide open.
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Seahawks | Jeff Reed agrees to terms Wed Aug 3, 02:16 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with free-agent PK Jeff Reed (49ers) on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Seahawks | Jeff Reed works out Tue Aug 2, 03:31 PM
Free-agent PK Jeff Reed (49ers) worked out for the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, Aug. 2.
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49ers | Jeff Reed not expected to return Wed Jun 1, 03:40 PM
The San Francisco 49ers are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent PK Jeff Reed this offseason.
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49ers | Joe Nedney heading for IR Mon Dec 6, 05:58 PM
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to place PK Joe Nedney (knee) on the Injured Reserve list Monday, Dec. 6, according to The Associated Press. PK Jeff Reed made three field goals in place of Nedney in Week 13.
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49ers | Joe Nedney to be re-examined next week Fri Dec 3, 11:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers PK Joe Nedney (knee) appears to have suffered a significant setback with his strained right knee injury, reports Eric Branch, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Personnel director Trent Baalke said Friday, Dec. 3, that Nedney will have a medical exam Monday, Dec. 6, and said it 'doesn't look good' in discussing Nedney's chances of returning this season. PK Jeff Reed (Steelers) was signed earlier this week to fill in for Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers.
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49ers | Jeff Reed expects to stay with 49ers Fri Dec 3, 11:58 PM
San Francisco 49ers PK Jeff Reed said Friday, Dec. 3, that he expects to finish out 2010 with the team, reports Eric Branch, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. 'I've been told that I'll be here the rest of the season,' Reed stated.
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49ers | Jeff Reed signed Thu Dec 2, 11:00 PM
The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent PK Jeff Reed (Steelers) Thursday, Dec. 2, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com. It appears PK Joe Nedney (knee) will not be able to return in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Bengals | Inquired about Jeff Reed Thu Nov 18, 12:38 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals called free-agent PK Jeff Reed (Steelers) about signing him, but Reed has decided to wait until after Week 11 to sign with a team, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy.
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Bengals | To work out kickers Tue Nov 16, 02:58 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals will bring in kickers Tuesday, Nov. 16, and could sign one by Wednesday, Nov. 17, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy. The early favorite is free-agent PK Matt Stover (Colts). Free-agent PK Jeff Reed (Steelers) could also be an option.
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Steelers | Jeff Reed released Tue Nov 16, 01:00 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released PK Jeff Reed, according to The Associated Press.
| Footballguys view: Reed simply missed too many field goals this year. The Steelers were willing to tolerate his off field behavior when he was making kicks, but in the end decided to go in a different direction. Now he can go to another city and beat up empty paper towel dispensers. |
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Steelers | Jeff Reed could be cut Mon Nov 15, 06:07 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are considering cutting PK Jeff Reed after he missed his seventh field goal of the year in Week 10, according to ESPN.com. The team plans to bring in kickers to work out Tuesday, Nov. 16. 'I'm not one to make excuses,' Reed said. 'I'll take the credit for the miss. It was a great snap, a great hold, great protection. It's kind of hard when you plant your foot and the hole - a piece of ground moves where the ball's under the holder. I almost missed the ball completely.'
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Steelers | Four do not practice Wednesday Wed Nov 10, 04:25 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers DEs Brett Keisel (hamstring) and Aaron Smith (triceps), OG Chris Kemoeatu (knee, ankle) and PK Jeff Reed (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 10, according to Steelers.com.
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Steelers | Jeff Reed to handle kickoff duties Tue Sep 7, 01:29 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed will handle kickoff duties in Week 1, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Scott Brown. Reed and P Daniel Sepulveda split kickoffs during the preseason with Sepulveda given a long look at handling the job.
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Steelers | Jeff Reed unhappy with deal Sun Aug 1, 08:18 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed is not happy after leaving he will not be signed to a multiyear contract, reports The Associated Press. The team told Reed earlier in the year they wanted to work out a long-term contract. Reed said, "All I can do is play this year out and that's pretty much it. I was very optimistic last offseason and that didn't get me anywhere."
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Steelers | Jeff Reed not sure if he will receive new deal Thu Jun 10, 02:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed said he would like to sign a long-term deal with the team but is not sure if the two sides will be able to come to an agreement, reports Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. 'I want it to happen -- they want it to happen -- but I'm not just going to sign anything,' Reed said.
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Steelers | Jeff Reed was ordered to undergo evaluation Thu Jun 3, 05:40 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed said the NFL ordered him to undergo evaluation after he became involved in an alcohol-related dispute last October, according to The Associated Press.
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Steelers | Jeff Reed's agent optimistic about new deal Mon May 10, 02:59 PM
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Don Henderson, agent for Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed, said he has talked with the Steelers about a long-term deal for Reed and is optimistic the two sides can agree on something. The Steelers have until July 15 to sign Reed to a long-term deal because they placed the franchise tag on him.
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Steelers | Working on a new deal with Jeff Reed Sat May 8, 10:47 AM
According to CBSSports.com, the Pittsburgh Steelers are negotiating with PK Jeff Reed on a new contract. Reed was given the franchise tag in March and will be a free agent after the 2010 season.
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Steelers | Continue to talk long-term contract with Reed Tue Apr 13, 05:22 PM
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers will continue to discuss a long-term contract with PK Jeff Reed.
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Steelers | Reed re-signs Tue Apr 13, 04:53 PM
Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent PK Jeff Reed has signed his franchise tag tender offer. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Steelers | Charges against Reed dismissed Mon Apr 12, 03:59 PM
Jim McKinnon, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports a judge has dismissed disorderly conduct charges and public drunkenness charges against Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed after Reed completed 40 hours of community service.
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Steelers | Two charges against Reed dropped Mon Mar 1, 04:49 PM
The Associated Press reports a Pennsylvania judge has dismissed two of the four charges Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed received during an incident last October. The judge dismissed the simple assault and resisting arrest charges. Reed still faces disorderly conduct and public drunkenness charges, but the judge postponed a decision on those charges.
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Steelers | Will continue to negotiate with Reed Thu Feb 25, 11:34 AM
James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Pittsburgh Steelers director of player personnel Kevin Colbert said the team will continue to negotiate a long-term deal with franchise free-agent PK Jeff Reed.
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Steelers | Place franchise tag on Reed Thu Feb 25, 11:10 AM
Ed Bouchette and Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed the franchise tag on impending free-agent PK Jeff Reed.
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Steelers | Could use franchise tag on Reed Thu Feb 25, 10:19 AM
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers may place the franchise tag on impending free-agent PK Jeff Reed.
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Steelers | Planning to use transition tag on Reed Wed Feb 24, 11:14 AM
Jason La Canfora, of NFL.com, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to use the transition tag on pending free-agent PK Jeff Reed, barring a late breakthrough in contract negotiations, according to a league source.
| Footballguys view: Reed is looking for a contract similar to what Sebastian Janikowski got with the Raiders, but the Steelers can transition tag him if a long-term deal can't be worked out. |
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Steelers | Could use transition tag on Reed Fri Feb 19, 03:18 PM
Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers may use their transition tag on impending free-agent PK Jeff Reed if they are not able to agree on a long-term deal.
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Steelers | Reed wants to re-sign Fri Feb 19, 12:01 PM
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Don Henderson, agent for Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent PK Jeff Reed, said Reed wants to re-sign with the Steelers this offseason. The Steelers have contacted Henderson to begin negotiations.
| Footballguys view: Reed is the best kicker by far in the NFL at the Steelers home Heinz Field, so he deserves to be paid. |
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Steelers | Identify three FAs as priorities Fri Feb 12, 02:07 PM
Updating previous reports, Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers director of football operations Kevin Colbert said impending free-agent PK Jeff Reed, DT Casey Hampton and FS Ryan Clark are considered priorities to bring back. Colbert said the team will not start negotiations with them for at least another week.
| Footballguys view: Colbert said the team could use the franchise or transition tag on them in order to keep them. With an uncapped year likely in 2010, NFL teams will get two transition tags, and one franchise tag. All three of these players are very important to what the Steelers want to do in the upcoming season. |
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Steelers | Reed's court hearing postponed Fri Feb 12, 11:21 AM
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed's court hearing for several citations has been postponed until Monday, March 1, because the officer that wrote the citations was not available to attend the hearing at the original date. Reed was cited for simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness during an incident Oct. 18.
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Steelers | Re-signing Reed top priority Fri Jan 29, 10:08 AM
Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers see re-signing impending free-agent PK Jeff Reed as their top priority during the offseason. The Steelers could place the franchise or transition tag on Reed if they can't agree to a long-term deal.
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Steelers | Reed to start in Week 7 Tue Oct 20, 02:02 PM
ESPN.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said PK Jeff Reed will start in Week 7 despite a recent brush with the law.
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Steelers | Reed denies fighting with police Tue Oct 20, 10:25 AM
ESPN.com reports the agent for Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed, Don Henderson, denied his client tried to fight with police outside a bar Sunday, Oct. 18. Police say Reed took a 'fighting stance' when officers arrived to cite TE Matt Spaeth for allegedly urinating in public, and became unruly when police tried to restrain him. 'We're contesting it,' Henderson told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 'It involved somebody else on the team, he got out to try to help and basically got attacked by the police. He was with his parents. He got out and tried to help and evidently they didn't want to hear that ... It was somebody else trying to do something and Jeff ended up getting slammed in the middle.'
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Steelers | Reed cited for public intoxication Mon Oct 19, 09:54 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed was cited by police for public intoxication and disorderly conduct outside a bar following the team's Week 6 game. Police say Reed will be mailed a summons to appear in city court.
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Steelers | Reed turned down contract offer Tue Sep 8, 06:03 PM
CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed turned down a contract offer from the team because Reed's agent believed the offer was too low.
| Footballguys view: This will probably be the final offer for Reed this year. The Steelers have an unwritten policy of not negotiating deals during the regular season. |
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Steelers | Three players questionable for Saturday Thu Aug 27, 04:26 PM
CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed (ankle), RB Frank Summers (hamstring) and DT Steve McLendon (undisclosed) is considered questionable for the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29.
| Footballguys view: Frank Summers is battling Isaac Redman for the short yardage/goalline back, and could find himself on the cut list if he doesn't get back on the playing field. |
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Steelers | Reed, Clark and others entering final year of contract Sun Aug 9, 12:33 PM
Ed Bouchette, of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers PK Jeff Reed, NT Casey Hampton, DE Brett Keisel, S Ryan Clark, OT Willie Colon and C Justin Hartwig are all in the final year of their contracts with the Steelers. Pittsburgh is tight against the salary cap, but they have not ruled out signing other players to extensions.
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Steelers | Likely to attempt to sign J. Reed to extension Sun May 17, 09:56 PM
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers will likely try to sign PK Jeff Reed to a contract extension. Reed is entering the final year of his deal.
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