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Redskins TE Jordan Reed a surprising addition to PUP list

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 19: Tight end Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins is ejected from the game in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on December 19, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 19: Tight end Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins is ejected from the game in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at FedExField on December 19, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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The Redskins released their list of players initially on the PUP list. None of them were a surprise, save for star tight end Jordan Reed.

All mentions of Jordan Reed up to this point in the offseason had been very positive. He was reportedly making plays and standing out as a lion among sheep in OTAs. His inclusion on the PUP list, consequently, is a bit of a surprise to say the least.

Reed has dealt with injuries his whole career. Players, coaches, and fans alike have fantasized of a season without injury for Reed. With such a season, he’d be able to realize his full potential. Already in the conversation as one of the best in the league, a healthy season would only elevate his notoriety as an absolute matchup nightmare.

However, for now, it seems as though Reed will start out the 2017 grind with familiar health issues. He reportedly has soreness in his toe, and while a timetable for his return isn’t set in stone, one thing is for certain: He’ll start out training camp on the sidelines, an all-too-familiar habitat for the Pro Bowl tight end.

This isn’t necessarily a big deal. Reed’s injury, soreness in his toe, appears to be minor. He’ll simply need a bit of time to recover. That’s what the offseason is for. But Reed’s alarming injury history only amplifies the concern. The tight end has scarcely been fully available throughout his career. This year was shaping up to be a pleasant change.

Regardless of a Reed injury, the Redskins are set at the position of tight end. Vernon Davis has seen a remarkable resurgence as a part of the Redskins’ explosive offense, and Niles Paul, Derek Carrier, and Jeremy Sprinkle can all attribute pass catching as one of their strengths. Reed is a very valuable player. But he’s not entirely irreplaceable.

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Nevertheless, Reed is a one of the Redskins’ blue-chip players, and while the team will certainly exercise caution in working him back to the field, they’ll be more than happy to see him healthy once again. They’ve seen him on the sidelines too much in his short career.

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