Seahawks sign kicker Jeff Reed
Published 7:59 am Thursday, August 4, 2011
RENTON, Wash. The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with free agent kicker Jeff Reed.
Reed finished last season with the San Francisco 49ers after playing the majority of his first 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Reed was released by the Steelers after nine games in which he converted 15 field goals in 22 attempts.
Undrafted free agent kicker Wes Byrum tweeted that Seattle had released him to make room on the roster for Reed.
The Seahawks confirmed the release of Byrum along with defensive tackle Ladi Ajiboye, guard Michael Huey, quarterback Zac Lee and linebacker Blake Sorensen.
The team also announced the signings of linebacker Michael Johnson and running back Chase Reynolds.
Reynolds, a former University of Montana running back, signed a three-year free agent contract with the Seahawks.
Now the Drummond, Mont., native, who played 8-man football in high school, has to make the team.
Reynolds said he flew to Seattle Monday, worked out for the team on Tuesday and signed shortly before 10 p.m.
Reynolds rushed for 4,070 yards and 59 touchdowns at Montana, setting the teams career touchdown record.