AUGUST 25, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
JOE REED
Bears place WR Dante Pettis on IR, waive injured WR Joe Reed The Bears announced a couple of roster moves ahead of Saturday’s preseason finale, including placing WR Dante Pettis on IR.
Roster Moves: Bears put Pettis on IR, waive/injured Reed The Bears on Friday placed receiver Dante Pettis on injured reserve and waived/injured receiver Joe Reed.
AUGUST 25, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Joe Reed opens second half with 38-yard kick return Bears wide receiver Joe Reed returns the second half kickoff 38 yards.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Former Chargers Receiver Signs Bears Futures Contract Former Chargers wide receiver Joe Reed, a fifth-round pick in 2020, has signed with the Bears.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Signs up with Chicago The Bears signed Reed to a reserve/future contract Thursday.
Impact Reed has spent the past three seasons with the Chargers, though he did not appear in a game over the past two seasons while residing on the team's practice squad. The 6-foot, 224-pound wideout will now look to carve out a role in a Bears receiving corps that lacked any significant contributors this regular season.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Top Quotes | Brandon Staley, Chase Daniel & Joe Reed on Bolts 1st Preseason Game See what members of the Chargers had to say after the Chargers first preseason game.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM
Joe Reed: "Every Day You Have to Show Up and Work" Wide Receiver Joe Reed talks to the press about being a his touchdown in the Chargers preseason opener vs Rams, next week's combined practic...
AUGUST 14, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM
Makes impact in preseason opener Reed secured four of five targets for 61 yards and a touchdown and returned three kickoffs for 60 yards in the Chargers' 29-22 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday night.
Impact The 2020 fifth-round pick was second in receptions and receiving yards for the Chargers on the night, opening the scoring on a 41-yard touchdown grab early in the first quarter. Reed has yet to record a regular-season reception and spent the entirety of last season on the practice squad injured list, but he could make a case to stick as a No. 5 or No. 6 receiver and kickoff returner with a strong enough preseason.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chase Daniel Launches 41-Yard TD to Joe Reed Quarterback Chase Daniel launches a 41-yard touchdown to Chargers wide receiver Joe Reed.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM
Signs new contract with Chargers The Chargers signed Reed to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Reed spent the 2021 season on the Chargers' practice squad injured list with an undisclosed issue, but he'll return to the team for the 2022 campaign. The wide receiver played in 11 games with the Chargers in 2020, operating mostly as a special-teams option while accumulating 435 kick-return yards.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on injured list Reed was placed on the practice squad injured list Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury.
Impact Reed was waived by the Chargers late in training camp after missing part of the preseason with a foot injury. Now back on the practice squad, Reed could make an impact on special teams at some point during the regular season if he can return to health.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice squad Reed (foot) was signed to the Chargers' practice squad Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 2020 fifth-round pick was always a candidate to return to the team's practice squad should he clear waivers. Reed was primarily a special teams asset in his rookie campaign and could fill the same void later this season.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Waived Tuesday The Chargers waived Reed on Tuesday.
Impact Reed appeared in 11 games with the Chargers as a rookie last season, but he contributed almost entirely on special teams while failing to secure his lone target. The 2020 fifth-round pick might be a candidate for the practice squad.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sports walking boot Reed arrived at Thursday's practice in a walking boot, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Reed, who complied 435 kickoff return yards through 11 games last season, appears to be sidelined with an undisclosed foot or ankle injury. His status will need to be monitored as Sunday's preseason game against the 49ers approaches.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Relevant only as kick returner Reed compiled 435 kick-return yards across 11 games during his rookie season. The 23-year-old saw a total of just 27 offensive snaps.
Impact The 2020 fifth-round pick had an opportunity to crack the starting lineup during an abbreviated offseason but instead saw second-year speedster Jalen Guyton jump over him for the No. 3 wide-receiver role to begin the year, cratering any sort of positive fantasy momentum for Reed. Reed's decent numbers as a kick returner likely will keep him off the roster bubble entering training camp next season, but even a drastic change in offensive philosophy might not be enough for Reed to leapfrog Guyton, and a number of other names, for the No. 3 role.
JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets work on special teams Reed fielded seven special-teams snaps during Sunday's 19-16 win against the Broncos.
Impact Reed hasn't taken a snap on offense since Week 9, and he has just five offensive touches (all rush attempts) for 29 yards on the season. Most of the 22-year-old's involvement has come via special teams, where he is averaging 20.7 yards per tote over 21 kickoff returns. Los Angeles' only kick-return opportunity Sunday against the Broncos went to Nasir Adderley.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting down Thursday night Reed (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's matchup against the Raiders, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact Reed has been one of Los Angeles' most frequently deployed options on kickoff returns this season, but KJ Hill will continue slotting into that role for Thursday Night Football. The Virginia product has averaged 20.7 yards over 21 returns in 2020, but he's a healthy scratch Week 15 after sitting out last Sunday's matchup against Atlanta because of a ribs injury. Reed's offensive role has been sparse, with five total touches on the season.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No limitations Tuesday Reed (ribs) was a full participant at practice Tuesday.
Impact The 22-year-old missed Sunday's win over the Falcons due to the rib injury, but he was able to return to practice as a full participant Tuesday. Reed should reclaim kick return duties and his depth role in the receiving corps.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Week 14 Reed (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Impact The 22-year-old was considered questionable with the rib injury but won't be suiting up Sunday. Reed has been targeted only once all season and rarely plays offensive snaps, so the Los Angeles offense shouldn't be significantly affected by his absence.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tagged as questionable Reed (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Falcons.
Impact Reed had his practice reps capped all week, so he'll likely be a game-time decision for Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. His status won't affect the Chargers' offensive dynamic either way, as he didn't play a snap on offense over the last three games.
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Wednesday Reed (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Reed didn't practice last week and missed Sunday's game against the Patriots, but he's making progress with a return to practice Wednesday. If the rookie is able to return this week against the Falcons, it would mainly affect the team's kick return, where Reed has generated 435 yards this year.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't face Patriots Reed (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Impact Reed received the questionable tag despite not practicing all week, and he won't available Sunday. KJ Hill should handle return duties for the Chargers this week.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Reed (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Patriots.
Impact Reed didn't practice at all this week, putting him on the wrong track for Week 13. The rookie fifth-round pick rarely plays on offense but returns kicks on a consistent basis. KJ Hill could pitch in as a kick returner if Reed is unavailable this week.
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with rib issue Reed (ribs) was a nonparticipant during Wednesday's practice.
Impact The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but it's certainly a negative sign for Reed to start the week as a DNP. Reed has seen all of his snaps on special teams the past three games, so his absence won't affect things from a fantasy perspective. If he was forced to miss Week 13 against New England, KJ Hill would be in line for an uptick in snaps on special teams.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Solid return in Week 8 defeat Reed registered a 26-yard kick return during Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Broncos.
Impact Reed has been involved in the kick-returning realm for every game that he's been active in 2020, registering a 23.2 yards-per-attempt average across nine returns (and five games played). Los Angeles has also deployed Tyron Johnson on kickoff returns this season, though he has not fared quite as well with 17.5 yards per attempt. The Virginia product sits fifth on the WR depth chart but he continues to carve out a role for himself with special-teams acumen. He also may get another opportunity on the offensive side in the near future, after notching a seven-yard rushing TD during the first quarter of a Week 7 win over the Jaguars.
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
