Malik Reed Explained

Malik Reed
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:5 August 1996
Birth Place:Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:235
High School:Dothan (Dothan, Alabama)
College:Nevada
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • First-team All-MW (2017)
  • Second-team All-MW (2016)
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:151
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:16.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:3
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:6
Pfr:ReedMa01

Malik Reed (born August 5, 1996) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Nevada and signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

College career

Reed played at the University of Nevada, Reno from 2015 to 2018.[1] [2] During his career he had 203 tackles and 22 sacks.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Reed signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2019.[3] [4]

In Week 6 of the 2020 season against the New England Patriots, Reed recorded his first two sacks of the season on Cam Newton during the 18–12 win.[5] In Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Reed recorded another two sacks, this time on Patrick Mahomes, during the 43–16 loss.[6]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 30, 2022, the Broncos traded Reed to the Pittsburgh Steelers.[7]

Miami Dolphins

On March 20, 2023, Reed signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.[8] He was released on August 29, 2023.[9]

Las Vegas Raiders

On September 27, 2023, Reed signed with the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders.[10] He was promoted to the active roster on November 4.[11] He was waived on December 21.[12]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On January 10, 2024, Reed was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[13] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.[14]

Personal life

Reed is a Christian. Reed is married to Cidavia Reed.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Murray . Chris . April 4, 2018 . Why Nevada moved its best defender, Malik Reed, to a position he's never played before . September 18, 2019 . . Gannett.
  2. Web site: Lev . Michael . December 28, 2018 . Nevada LB Malik Reed hopes to bookend his career with another win in Tucson . September 18, 2019 . . Lee Enterprises.
  3. Web site: Jhabvala . Nicki . August 11, 2019 . In Malik Reed, Broncos may have found their next undrafted gem . September 18, 2019 . The Athletic.
  4. Web site: Johnson . Jon . April 28, 2019 . Former Dothan High and University of Nevada football standout Malik Reed agrees to free agent deal with Denver Broncos . September 18, 2019 . . Berkshire Hathaway.
  5. Web site: Denver Broncos at New England Patriots - October 18th, 2020 . October 22, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – October 25th, 2020 . October 30, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: Varley, Teresa . August 30, 2022 . Steelers make two trades; release five players . Steelers.com.
  8. Web site: Miami Dolphins Sign Malik Reed. MiamiDolphins.com. March 20, 2023. March 20, 2023.
  9. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves. MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2023.
  10. Web site: Raiders add veteran pass rusher Malik Reed to practice squad . Mosher . Marcus . Raiders Wire . . September 27, 2023 . September 27, 2023.
  11. Web site: Raiders sign LB Malik Reed off practice squad, waive WR Kristian Wilkerson . Levi . Damien . Raiders Wire . . November 4, 2023 . November 4, 2023.
  12. Web site: Damien . Levi . Raiders waive DE Malik Reed, sign C Hroniss Grasu . Raiders Wire . 22 December 2023.
  13. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves. MiamiDolphins.com. January 10, 2024.
  14. News: Dolphins sign 8 players to reserve/future contracts after 2023 season. USA Today. January 15, 2024. Masala, Mike.
  15. Web site: Kruse . Ethan . Malik Reed - Everyday is a Blessing . February 9, 2022 . His Huddle. April 13, 2021 .