Jordan Reed, Redskins Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

The Washington Redskins reportedly locked up star tight end Jordan Reed with a five-year, $50 million contract extension Thursday.

Peter Schrager of Fox Sports first reported the news of an agreement. Adam Schefter of ESPN provided the financial details of the new deal. Pro Football Talk noted the contract comes with $22 million in guaranteed money.

The Redskins later confirmed the extension on their official site. The announcement included comments from head coach Jay Gruden about the tight end’s continued improvement:

He can get a lot better, that’s the scary part. He is a very natural gifted route running tight end with natural hands and great ability to run after the catch. As he gets bigger, more confident, bigger frame as he works out with [strength and conditioning] coach [Mike] Clark in the weight room, he’s going to be more of an impact in the running game which is only going to help him also in the passing game …

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