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Rams sign returner, waive fifth-round pick

The Rams might have answered what coach Scott Linehan had described as "a big question mark" by signing a kick returner Monday. His name is J.R. Reed, and because of a freak injury, he hasn't played in a regular-season game in more than a year and a half.

Reed, a fourth-round draft pick from the University of South Florida, was Philadelphia's primary return man in 2004. He averaged 23.1 yards on 33 attempts, second among all NFL rookies. He also collected 20 special-teams tackles and saw action as a reserve safety.

To make room on the 53-man roster, the Rams waived rookie wide receiver Marques Hagans, who returned kicks and punts during the preseason. Hagans, a converted quarterback, was a fifth-round draft choice from Virginia.

Linehan declined to comment on the moves.


In February 2005, Reed cut the back of his left knee when he tried to jump over a fence near his home in Tampa, Fla. The peroneal nerve, which controls movement in the lower leg and foot, was damaged, and Reed's career appeared to be in jeopardy.

He spent the 2005 season on the Eagles' injured reserve list, while he rehabbed the leg and awaited the slow regeneration of the nerve. He was cleared medically this past spring. Reed returned seven kicks for a 21.9-yard average and three punts for a 1.7-yard average in the Eagles' five preseason games. He also had an interception.

After being released Saturday, Reed, 24, worked out for team officials Monday at Rams Park and signed a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.

A 5-foot-11, 202-pound Tampa native, Reed led the nation in kickoff returns (31.7-yard average) as a senior at South Florida. He also set a school record with 18 interceptions

New Rams

Only one spot remains on the eight-man practice squad after the Rams signed tight end Mark Anelli and defensive tackle Montavious Stanley on Monday. RAMS-BRONCOS


Anelli, 6-3 and 265 pounds, was with Tampa Bay this preseason. His NFL experience consists of two games with San Francisco in 2002. The Wisconsin product also has been with Atlanta, Chicago and the New York Giants.

Stanley, 6-2 and 310 pounds, is a rookie from Louisville. He was drafted by Dallas in the sixth round.

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shouldve signed Willie Ponder

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heyt here j-rib

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Reed is a stud.

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bigsexyy81 @ Sep 5th ) [snapback]1689107[/snapback]</div>Then why did they release him in the first place? Injuries right? They could have waited and gave him another chance...

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(KWilliamsAWinfield @ Sep 5th ) [snapback]1689124[/snapback]</div>Because they are idiots.

This is the one move I didn't agree with. I understand the McCants move, but this guy was light years better than Quentin Mikell on the field, and could return kicks. He had a very good season, and I wouldn't be surprised to see this guy make the 53 man roster elsewhere throughout the year.

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