Veteran tight end Jordan Reed seemingly is taking a huge risk with designs on a return to football after sustaining a seventh documented concussion a year ago.
But it is a risk that could pay off big for Reed and the 49ers this season, his first NFL coach said on Monday.
Kyle Shanahan was in his final season as Washington’s offensive coordinator during Reed’s first season after entering the league as a second-round draft pick. Now, Shanahan and Reed are back together after Reed agreed to a one-year contract on Monday.
“I know he hasn’t been on the field for a little bit.