In an NFL week packed with changes and transactions, the Raiders made some roster news just ahead of Week 9’s game against the Giants. The team added linebacker Malik Reed and let go of wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson.
Reed was an undrafted free agent out of Nevada back in 2019, when he signed on with the Broncos. He worked his way into the Broncos lineup and became a starter for them, joining the first 11 for eight of the 15 games he played as a rookie. He started 13 games in 2020 and 13 again in 2021.
Reed was traded by the Broncos to the Steelers just before roster cut-down day last year, and he spent the season in a backup role with Pittsburgh, playing 14 games, which included two starts. He graded out at Pro Football Focus well, with a decent season grade of 63.8.
Reed’s second season, in Denver, was his best, as he recorded 8.0 sacks. For his career, in 59 games, he has 16.0 sacks to his credit.
Before the start of this season, Reed had signed with Miami but was released in August and signed with the Raiders’ practice squad.
