The Facts: Reed has signed his $2,814,000 tender offer. Reed, who was in position to become a free agent before being designated as the franchise player, is hopeful of signing a long-term contract.
Diehards Line:Reed is the most accurate kicker in Steelers history, converting 83.3 percent of his career attempts (189-of-227). He was 27 -of-31 last season. He signed one day after a Pittsburgh judge dismissed disorderly conduct and public drunkenness charges against him. Reed was charged in October following a postgame incident with police outside of a bar near Heinz Field. Judge Richard King dropped two charges in March and told Reed he would also dismiss the remaining two charges if Reed completed community service.