Former Colts Defensive Tackle Darrell Reid Signs with Broncos
INDIANAPOLIS – Former Colts defensive tackle and special teams leader Darrell Reid has signed with the Denver Broncos.
Reid, a four-year veteran, joined the Colts as an undrafted free agent from the University of Minnesota following the 2005 NFL Draft. In his four seasons, Reid started two of 55 games, totaling 79 tackles, 47 solo, 2.5 sacks and two fumbles recovered.
In 2008, Reid played in all 16 regular-season games, finishing with 19 tackles and two sacks.
Reid also was known as a key contributor on special teams. He registered 62 special teams tackles with the Colts, while leading the club the past two seasons with 22 in 2007 and 18 in 2008. He was second on the team with 19 special teams tackles in 2006. In 2007, Reid was named AFC Special Teams Player-of-the-Week for his performance vs. Houston December 23.
Reid was one of seven Colts players to become unrestricted free agents February 27, joining defensive back Matt Giordano, linebacker Tyjuan Hagler, defensive back Keiwan Ratliff, running back Dominic Rhodes, punter Hunter Smith and defensive end Josh Thomas.
