The Las Vegas Raiders were banged up at linebacker for much of the season but are finally getting healthy. With the position group getting solidified, the team has decided to release Malik Reed, Austin Boyd of Heavy reports.  This according to a December 21 X post from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Reed joined the Raiders earlier in the season on the practice squad and was eventually promoted to the active roster. He ended up playing in four games; starting four of them. Despite starting two games he only had three combined tackles.

Reed previously played for the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers where he 16.0 sacks in four seasons. He wasn’t able to bring that pass rushing skill to the Raiders, which is likely why he was let go. Reed should be a candidate to get back on the practice squad as his experience provides depth to the linebacker position.

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