Lions agree to terms with linebacker Troy Reeder

He played 73% of Rams special-teams snaps last season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read

What happened: EnterSports Management announced the agreement Monday. The 31-year-old spent six of his seven NFL seasons with the Rams, with a 2022 stop at the Chargers.

Why it matters: Detroit gains a veteran who can compete for defensive depth and a core special-teams role. Reeder brings 38 career starts to a linebacker room entering training camp.

By the numbers: Reeder appeared in all 17 games last season, making one start and recording 25 tackles and two passes defensed. Across 106 career games, he has 5.0 sacks, two interceptions, 12 passes defensed and three forced fumbles.

What to watch: Training camp will determine Reeder's place in Detroit's defensive rotation and special-teams units.

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ProFootballTalk 2026-07-27T14:08:40.409775+00:00

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