NFL Rumors: Broncos Trade LB Reed to Steelers

The Denver Broncos traded line backer Malik Reed to the Pittsburgh Steelers for late draft-pick payment, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. 

Reed, who has spent three seasons with the Broncos, started 34 out of 45 games for them. He combined for 123 tackles (74 solo, 49 assisted), 30 quarterback hits, and 15.0 sacked fumbles. 

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The 26-year-old joins a Steelers defensive LB depth chart with the likes of; Myles Jack, Alex Highsmith, and Marcus Allen. 

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