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Eagles re-sign Reed

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Wednesday they have re-signed safety/kick returner J.R. Reed and released tackle Pat McCoy.

The team also signed tackle Jonathan Palmer to the practice squad and released tight end Lee Vickers from that unit.

Reed, a fourth-round draft choice of the club in 2004, played in the Eagles' 2007 season-opening loss at Green Bay, muffing a punt return with time winding down and the game on the line.

Reed raced up the field and tried to haul in a short kick, but the ball glanced off his body and to the ground, where it was recovered by Green Bay cornerback Jarrett Bush. A few plays later Mason Crosby hit a 42-yard field goal with seconds remaining, giving the Packers a 16-13 victory.

Reed was jettisoned two days later when the Eagles signed running back/kick returner Reno Mahe to a one-year deal.

The 25-year-old Reed spent an impressive rookie season as the Eagles' primary kickoff returner, averaging 23.1 yards on 33 returns. He then suffered nerve damage that effected his lower leg and foot in an accident during the 2005 offseason and missed that entire campaign.

Reed was released by the Eagles on September 3, 2006 and landed in St. Louis, where he played six games and recorded five tackles. He also spent time with the Atlanta Falcons in 2006 and with the New York Giants this summer.

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