14 Facts About Doug Reed

Doug Reed played college football at San Diego State University.

Doug Reed missed his rookie season of 1983 with a knee injury.

Doug Reed suffered a sprained Achilles' tendon that kept him out of 7 games.

In 1985 Doug Reed took over for Jack Youngblood at left defensive end.

In 1986 Doug Reed held out but returned to the team prior to the start of the season.

Doug Reed signed a 2-year deal on September 6,1986, worth a reported $500,000.

Doug Reed backed up Shawn Miller for the first six games and started the final ten, recording 44 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 1986.

In 1987 Doug Reed started all 12 non-strike games and totaled 40 tackles and 2 sacks.

Doug Reed started all 16 games and had 32 tackles and a sack.

Doug Reed played defensive tackle when the Rams went to their special "Eagle" defense which featured 5 linebackers, rather than the normal 4.

In 1989 Doug Reed played and started 11 games, with 30 tackles and 3 sacks.

In 1990, his final season, Doug Reed held out and on September 6,1990, signed a 1-year $400,000 contract after rejecting a $550,000 offer earlier in the summer.

Doug Reed started all 16 games and logged 27 tackles and 2 sacks.

In 1991 Doug Reed signed a 1-year $200,000 contract in August, 1991, but after not being assured of a roster spot asked for his release so he could be free to sign with another team.