Awful news out of D.C. – Redskins tight end Jordan Reed has landed in the NFL’s concussion protocol, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). There’s no further update on his status just yet, but it’s troubling to hear as this is at least the fourth known concussion of his pro career. 
Reed, 29, is among the league’s most talented tight ends, when healthy. However, injuries – including head trauma – have been a major issue for him through his career. In his six NFL seasons, Reed has missed 31 regular season games.
Reed missed much of the 2017 season with a hamstring injury, but bounced back last year to haul in 54 catches for 558 yards and two scores across 13 games. Prior to that, he lost time due to concussions in 2013 and 2016.
For his career, the 6’2″, 242-pound tight end has 329 catches, 3,371 yards, and 24 touchdowns to his credit. He enjoyed his best season in 2015 (87/952/11) and earned his first ever Pro Bowl nod in 2016.
Reed in concussion protocol! Can we also get links to articles about “water being wet” and “don’t look directly into the sun?”
If head trauma and safety are paramount for the NFLPA and league, then there should be a max amount of concussions one can have before having to retire. What was it last year, that former 9’er LB said he had like 100 concussions?
Is this guy ever NOT injured or in concussion protocol? Too bad…great talent.
Big time cheap shot he took last night. And back in the day they used to wear a horse collar to control the concussions more, just an idea.