1. Brooks Reed was born on February 28,1987 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
15 Facts About Brooks Reed
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Brooks Reed played college football for the Arizona Wildcats and was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft.
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Brooks Reed attended Sabino High School in Tucson, where he was a running back and defensive lineman for the Sabino Sabercats high school football team.
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Brooks Reed rushed for 350 yards with seven touchdowns as a junior, earning first-team All-league and honorable mention All-state.
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In 2010, Brooks Reed was named to the Pac-10 All-Conference squad as a member of the first-team, and was elected team captain by his teammates.
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In 2011, Brooks Reed was awarded the "Tom Hansen" medal, given to the best athlete and student in the then Pac-10.
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Brooks Reed signed a five-year, $22 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons on March 10,2015.
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Brooks Reed finished the season with 41 combined tackles and four sacks through 16 games and 14 starts.
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In 2018, Brooks Reed played in 16 games with eight starts, recording 24 combined tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble.
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On February 6,2019, Brooks Reed was released by the Falcons.
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On February 9,2019, Brooks Reed signed a one-year, $1.625 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
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On November 8,2019, Brooks Reed was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
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On November 28,2020, Brooks Reed was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.
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Brooks Reed was elevated to the active roster on December 19, December 26, and January 2,2021, for the team's weeks 15,16, and 17 games against the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Houston Texans, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.
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Brooks Reed was elevated again on January 9,2021, for the team's wild card playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game.