Bernard Reedy
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1991)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Bernard Reedy
| image =
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| current_team =
| number = 17, 18
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|12|31}}
| birth_place = St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 8
| weight_lbs = 175
| high_school = Lakewood
(St. Petersburg, Florida)
| college = Toledo
| undraftedyear = 2014
| pastteams =
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2014}}−{{NFL Year|2015}})*
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2017}})
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
- New York Guardians ({{XFL Year|2020}})*
- Calgary Stampeders ({{CFL Year|2020}}–{{CFL Year|2021}})*
| status =
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| highlights =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 2
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 21
| statlabel3 = Rushing yards
| statvalue3 = 17
| statlabel4 = Return yards
| statvalue4 = 320
}}
Bernard Reedy Jr. (born December 31, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at Toledo.
College career
Reedy played college football at the University of Toledo.{{Cite web |date=2012-07-19 |title=Bernard Reedy, Jr. is making his mark at the University of Toledo |url=https://thewestsidegazette.com/bernard-reedy-jr-is-making-his-mark-at-the-university-of-toledo/ |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=The Westside Gazette}}[https://www.tampabay.com/sports/footballpreps/bernard-reedy-jr-hopes-teams-look-beyond-his-height-at-nfl-draft/2177492/ Bernard Reedy Jr. hopes teams look beyond his height at NFL draft] He finished his career with 195 receptions for 2,743 yards and 23 touchdowns. He was a major contributor in his team's success.
Professional career
=Atlanta Falcons=
Reedy was signed to the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.[http://www.daytondailynews.com/feed/sports/college/toledos-bernard-reedy-signs-with-atlanta-falcons/fcJ6T/ Toledo's Bernard Reedy Signs With Atlanta Falcons][https://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/6626/falcons-reedy-is-ready-to-pursue-dream Falcons' Reedy is ready to pursue dream] On September 2, 2015, he was released by the Falcons.{{cite news |first=D. Orlando |last=Ledbetter |title=Falcons release Reedy, re-sign Lefeld |url=http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-released-lefeld-reedy/nnXF7/ |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=September 2, 2015 |accessdate=September 2, 2015}}
=Tampa Bay Buccaneers=
On February 5, 2016, he was signed to a futures contract by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Buccaneers as part of final roster cuts.{{cite web|title=Bucs Trim Roster to 53|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Trim-Roster-to-53/497131d1-73d4-477a-9857-dabc52dfaf49|last=Smith|first=Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=September 3, 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807072107/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Buccaneers-Trim-Roster-to-53/497131d1-73d4-477a-9857-dabc52dfaf49|archivedate=August 7, 2017}} He was signed to the practice squad on December 6, 2016.{{cite web|title=Josh Huff Promoted to Replace Cecil Shorts|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/josh-huff-promoted-to-replace-cecil-shorts-18216783|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=December 6, 2016}} On December 21, 2016, he was promoted to the active roster.{{cite web|title=Bernard Reedy Promoted to Active Roster|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bernard-Reedy-Promoted-to-Active-Roster/1d77cae9-4fc8-4000-9a91-695a085f1f59|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107024434/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bernard-Reedy-Promoted-to-Active-Roster/1d77cae9-4fc8-4000-9a91-695a085f1f59|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 7, 2017|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=December 21, 2016}} In Week 3, against the Minnesota Vikings, Reedy recorded his first career NFL carry, a three-yard rush.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709240min.htm |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings - September 24th, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=November 5, 2017}} On November 17, 2017, Reedy was waived by the Buccaneers.{{cite web|title=Freddie Martino Promoted Again|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Freddie-Martino-Promoted-Again/3e2708a9-787e-41ef-848e-05f875da806c|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324222110/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Freddie-Martino-Promoted-Again/3e2708a9-787e-41ef-848e-05f875da806c|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 24, 2018|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=November 17, 2017}}
=New England Patriots=
On November 22, 2017, Reedy was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign WR Bernard Reedy to the Practice Squad; Release DL Mike Purcell from the Practice Squad|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-wr-bernard-reedy-to-the-practice-squad-release-dl-mike-purc-315141|website=Patriots.com|date=November 22, 2017}} He was promoted to the active roster on December 2, 2017.{{cite web|title=Patriots Make A Series of Roster Transactions|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/02/patriots-make-series-roster-transactions|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207144842/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/02/patriots-make-series-roster-transactions|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 7, 2018|website=Patriots.com|date=December 2, 2017}} He was waived on December 13, 2017, and later re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign WR Kenny Britt; Announce Additional Roster Moves|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-wr-kenny-britt-announce-additional-roster-moves-317506|website=Patriots.com|date=December 13, 2017}}{{cite web|title=Patriots make practice squad changes|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/19/patriots-make-practice-squad-changes|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207144842/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/19/patriots-make-practice-squad-changes|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 7, 2018|website=Patriots.com|date=December 19, 2017}} He was released on January 3, 2018.{{cite web|title=Patriots sign LB Trevor Reilly to the practice squad; Release WR Bernard Reedy from the practice squad|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2018/01/03/patriots-sign-lb-trevor-reilly-practice-squad-release-wr-bernard-reedy-practice|website=Patriots.com|date=January 3, 2018}} He was re-signed to the Patriots active roster on January 17, 2018.{{cite web|title=Patriots Re-Sign WR Bernard Reedy; Place DB Jonathan Jones on Injured Reserve|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2018/01/17/patriots-re-sign-wr-bernard-reedy-place-db-jonathan-jones-injured-reserve|website=Patriots.com|date=January 17, 2018|access-date=January 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118064642/http://www.patriots.com/news/2018/01/17/patriots-re-sign-wr-bernard-reedy-place-db-jonathan-jones-injured-reserve|archive-date=January 18, 2018|url-status=dead}} The Patriots made it to Super Bowl LII only to lose to the Philadelphia Eagles.
On March 7, 2018, Reedy was waived by the Patriots.{{cite web|title=Patriots release TE Martellus Bennett and WR Bernard Reedy|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2018/03/07/patriots-release-te-martellus-bennett-and-wr-bernard-reedy|website=Patriots.com|date=March 7, 2018|access-date=March 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308011954/http://www.patriots.com/news/2018/03/07/patriots-release-te-martellus-bennett-and-wr-bernard-reedy|archive-date=March 8, 2018|url-status=dead}}
=Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)=
On May 23, 2018, Reedy signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.{{cite web|title=Bernard Reedy Returns to Bucs|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bernard-Reedy-Returns-to-Bucs/e637e57a-5661-4405-ac7b-acda8a93d81f|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524152029/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bernard-Reedy-Returns-to-Bucs/e637e57a-5661-4405-ac7b-acda8a93d81f|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 24, 2018|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=May 23, 2018}} He was waived on September 1, 2018.{{cite web|title=Robinson, Tandy Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/robinson-tandy-among-cuts-as-bucs-get-to-53|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=September 1, 2018}}
=Arizona Cardinals=
On October 2, 2018, Reedy was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Sign Former Starter Darian Thompson For Practice Squad|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-sign-former-starter-darian-thompson-for-practice-squad|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=October 2, 2018}} On October 15, 2018, the Cardinals released Reedy.{{cite web|title=Offensive Issues Jeopardizing Cardinals' Season|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/offensive-issues-jeopardizing-cardinals-season|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=October 15, 2018}}
=Tampa Bay Buccaneers (third stint)=
On November 6, 2018, Reedy was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad.{{cite web|title=Bucs Bring Bernard Reedy Back to Practice Squad|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-bring-bernard-reedy-back-to-practice-squad|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=November 7, 2018|archive-date=November 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107185426/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-bring-bernard-reedy-back-to-practice-squad|url-status=dead}}
=New York Guardians=
Reedy signed with the New York Guardians of the XFL on January 7, 2020.{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |accessdate=January 9, 2020}} He was waived during final roster cuts on January 22, 2020.{{cite news |author=Talbot, Damond |title=A Full List of XFL Roster Cuts, Who was released today? |url=https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2020/01/xfl-transactions-9/ |website=NFLDraftDiamonds.com |date=January 22, 2020 |accessdate=January 25, 2020}}
=Calgary Stampeders=
Reedy signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on March 20, 2020.{{cite news |title=Stampeders Add Defensive Back and Receiver |url=https://www.stampeders.com/2020/03/20/stampeders-add-defensive-back-receiver/ |website=Stampeders.com |date=March 20, 2020 |accessdate=March 24, 2020}} He was released on July 19, 2021.{{cite news |title=Stampeders release five players |url=https://www.stampeders.com/2021/07/19/stampeders-release-five-players/ |website=Stampeders.com |date=July 19, 2021 |access-date=July 20, 2021}}
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20141006093246/http://www.utrockets.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=204986279 Toledo Rockets bio]
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