
#51 LB · Free Agent
Height
6'3"
Weight
236 lbs
Age
31
College
Delaware
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
7 yrs
LB Rank
#308 / 349
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 106 | 335 | 5.0 | 2 | |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 25 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 6 | 46 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 | 23 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.2M
AAV
$1.2M/yr
Troy Reeder's one-year, $1.2M deal earns a C CVI — a fair market transaction for what amounts to depth insurance at linebacker. At just over the veteran minimum, this contract properly values a player who profiles as a depth piece rather than a weekly starter, making it neither a steal nor an overpay in today's inflated market. The single-year structure is smart risk management for both sides, allowing Reeder to rebuild his value while giving his next team flexibility without long-term commitment to a replacement-level contributor. While $1.2M AAV won't move the needle for any franchise's salary cap, it represents appropriate compensation for a veteran who can step in during injuries but shouldn't be counted on as a core defensive piece. This is textbook depth signing economics — pay modestly for proven NFL experience and hope you never actually need to rely on it heavily.
Troy Reeder's F grade as a free agent marks the end of a career defined by being in the right place at the right time. Reeder became a starter by default during the Rams' Super Bowl run and was a fan-favorite despite his limitations. His F grade as a free agent reflects a player whose production was never good enough to sustain a long career once the circumstances changed. Reeder's tackling and run defense were adequate, but his coverage and athleticism were consistently exposed at the NFL level. He's a great story — an undrafted player who played in a Super Bowl — but the on-field product has reached its limit. Reeder's NFL career appears to have concluded.
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| 2022 | ![]() | 17 | 11 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 17 | 91 | 2.0 | 2 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 16 | 81 | 3.0 | 0 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 16 | 58 | 0.0 | 0 |
Updated Mar 25, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
C-
2024
(30% weight)
F
2023
(20% weight)