Houston Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed takes a break on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Reed cashes in with all-important second NFL contract

Sabino High School and UA product Brooks Reed did what most NFL players list as their No. 1 goal: get a second contract. The 2010 All-Pac-10 pass rusher signed with the Atlanta Falcons for $22 million over five years last week. At 28, it’s likely to be Reed’s final contract. He started 52 games in four seasons for the Houston Texans. 


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