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Brooks Reed: Grade, ?

Aug 21, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets running back Chris Ivory (33) runs with the ball while Atlanta Falcons linebacker Brooks Reed (56) attempts to tackle him during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Brooks Reed made his first start of the year against his former team ,the Houston Texans after coming off of an injury and was used very sparingly. Reed managed just two tackles in the game, but one went for a loss. It’s way too early to give him a grade for his play on the year so it’s up for interpretation. The most important thing is that Reed is healthy and will finally get to show why we signed him to a long-term contract in the off-season.