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03-01-2009, 01:21 AM
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Colts part ways with Darrell Reid
By Tom James
Tribune-Star Correspondent
INDIANAPOLIS — Two days into free agency and the Indianapolis Colts have parted company with yet another defensive player. After deciding not to issue a one-year tender to weak-side linebacker Freddy Keiaho and allowing linebacker Tyjuan Hagler to enter into free agency, fourth-year defensive tackle/end Darrell Reid signed with the Denver Broncos on Saturday.
Reid, a former undrafted free agent who was signed after the 2005 NFL draft, inked a three-year, $6.8 million contract. He was an unrestricted free agent. The 6-foot-2, 298-pound defensive lineman has played in 55 games for the Colts, mostly on special teams. He had a team-high 18 special teams tackles in 2008 and has 62 career special teams tackles.
While the Freehold, N.J., native has played on the defensive line in college and with the Colts, he has primarily made a name for himself around the league on special teams. Reid’s deal with Denver is thought to be one of the biggest contracts that has been given in recent years to a player who is considered to be primarily a special teams performer.
In addition to Reid and Hagler, the remainder of Indianapolis’ unrestricted free agents include running back Dominic Rhodes, punter Hunter Smith, cornerback Keiwan Ratliff, defensive end Josh Thomas, and safety Matt Giordano.
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Colts part ways with Darrell Reid
By Tom James
Tribune-Star Correspondent
INDIANAPOLIS — Two days into free agency and the Indianapolis Colts have parted company with yet another defensive player. After deciding not to issue a one-year tender to weak-side linebacker Freddy Keiaho and allowing linebacker Tyjuan Hagler to enter into free agency, fourth-year defensive tackle/end Darrell Reid signed with the Denver Broncos on Saturday.
Reid, a former undrafted free agent who was signed after the 2005 NFL draft, inked a three-year, $6.8 million contract. He was an unrestricted free agent. The 6-foot-2, 298-pound defensive lineman has played in 55 games for the Colts, mostly on special teams. He had a team-high 18 special teams tackles in 2008 and has 62 career special teams tackles.
While the Freehold, N.J., native has played on the defensive line in college and with the Colts, he has primarily made a name for himself around the league on special teams. Reid’s deal with Denver is thought to be one of the biggest contracts that has been given in recent years to a player who is considered to be primarily a special teams performer.
In addition to Reid and Hagler, the remainder of Indianapolis’ unrestricted free agents include running back Dominic Rhodes, punter Hunter Smith, cornerback Keiwan Ratliff, defensive end Josh Thomas, and safety Matt Giordano.
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