Bert Reed (born June 1, 1988) is a former

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wide receiver.

College career

Reed played wide receiver for

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Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Reed signed with the

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practice squad on May 9, 2012, but was cut on August 26.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

He then signed with the

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on September 3, but was released 2 days later.

Denver Broncos

Reed signed with the

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on October 2, but was again released on the 9th.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Reed signed on the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad on November 28. The Steelers released Reed from the practice squad on December 12, 2012.

Jacksonville Sharks

On June 2, 2014, Reed was signed by the Jacksonville Sharks of the

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(AFL).

Las Vegas Outlaws

On December 22, 2014, Reed was selected by the Las Vegas Outlaws in the 2014 Expansion Draft.