Reed (concussion) could be a cap casualty this offseason, and he may even consider retirement, ESPN.com's John Keim reports.

EDGE Analysis

The oft-injured tight end missed the entire 2019 campaign due to concussion symptoms, the latest in a long line of brain injuries. Reed presumably would need to accept a pay cut to have any shot at staying in Washington, as the team can free up $8.5 million in cap space if he's released this offseason. A few of Reed's teammates said they expect him to continue his career, but the 29-year-old hasn't publicly commented on his plans.

Reed (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

A little over a week ago, then-head coach Jay Gruden said that Reed wasn't being considered for injured reserve. Now, Gruden has been relieved of his duties and Reed, likely after some re-evaluation, is headed for IR. The news -- especially given Reed's extensive history with head injuries -- likely ends the tight end's season and may put his career in jeopardy. With Vernon Davis also in concussion protocol, the Redskins will move forward with Jeremy Sprinkle and Jerome Cunningham as their top healthy options at tight end in Week 6.

Coach Jay Gruden said Wednesday that Reed (concussion) isn't being considered for injured reserve, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Reed hasn't practiced in nearly six weeks, the Redskins apparently believe the veteran tight end will return to the lineup without missing much additional time. It's worth noting, however, that return timetables for concussions are notoriously volatile, particularly for players like Reed with extensive histories of head injuries. Until he's able to get in some on-field work -- with or without contact -- Reed's 2019 debut shouldn't be considered imminent.

Reed (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed hasn't returned to practice since sustaining a concussion during the third week of the preseason. With Vernon Davis also in the concussion protocol, it's possible that the Redskins could be forced to rely on Jeremy Sprinkle and Jerome Cunningham as their only healthy options at tight end Week 5 against the Patriots.

Reed (concussion) is ruled out for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Giants, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed is set to miss his fourth consecutive game of the season, paving the way for Vernon Davis to draw another start at tight end. The 29-year-old's career appears to be hanging in the balance as he works to recover from his seventh known concussion dating back to college. At the very least, Reed has yet to resume practicing since suffering the head injury during the third week of the preseason, and he doesn't appear to be making significant progress through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol.

Reed (concussion) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed's career seems to be hanging in the balance at the moment. As he recovers from his seventh known concussion dating back to college, he's been evaluated by a number of specialists with the hope that he'll be able to play again, according to coach Jay Gruden. Until his head reacts well to increased activity -- or any activity at all, for that matter -- Reed won't be a candidate to return to the field. The Redskins will continue to trot out Vernon Davis at tight end in the meantime.

Coach Jay Gruden relayed Tuesday that Reed (concussion) has consulted with multiple specialists and remains hopeful to continue his playing career, Craig Hoffman of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed has yet to resume practicing since sustaining the seventh diagnosed concussion of his career in the third week of the preseason, prompting a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN over the weekend suggesting the tight end's career could be over. For his part, Reed doesn't sound like he's planning to step away from the game due to concern about the cumulative effect of head injuries, but his fate will ultimately depend on him gaining clearance from doctors. At the very least, Reed's lack of recent on-field activity makes it likely that he'll miss additional games while he has yet to make much notable progress through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol.

Reed's career may be in danger due to his most recent concussion, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed suffered his seventh diagnosed concussion in preseason Week 3, which hasn't allowed him to approach potential game action in the meantime. On Saturday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reported Reed was "weeks" away from gaining clearance from the protocol for head injuries, but the Redskins now are worried that he won't get back on the field at all. While Reed aims to get healthy, Vernon Davis and Jeremy Sprinkle will take on tight end reps.

Reed (concussion) may be "weeks" from gaining clearance to play, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed initially suffered the concussion in preseason Week 3, marking his seventh known head injury since his days at the University of Florida. He'll miss his third consecutive game to begin the season Monday against the Bears, and if Finlay's report proves to be true, Reed isn't close to getting through the league's protocol. As long as Reed is sidelined, the Redskins will lean on Vernon Davis and Jeremy Sprinkle at tight end.

Reed (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed will thus log a third straight absence to start the season, which sets the stage for Vernon Davis to continue to serve as Washington's top pass-catching tight end Monday.