NYJ Troy Reeder
NFL linebacker. Position: LB. Team: New York Jets.
Quick Facts
- Position: LB (Linebacker)
- Team: NYJ (New York Jets)
- Age: 31 years old
- Career: 7+ seasons, primarily with Los Angeles Rams
2026 Outlook
Veteran linebacker with 100+ career appearances across seven seasons, mostly with the Rams. In 2025, Reeder appeared in all 17 games for Los Angeles, playing 73% of special teams snaps while providing experienced depth. Signed to Jets practice squad on Sept. 1 as replacement for injured Mykal Walker (season-ending IR). He's the third-most reputable linebacker under contract with New York and expected to be elevated for Week 1 and potentially promoted to active roster before long, given his veteran pedigree and starting experience (per New York Jets Practice Squad and Waiver Wire Tracker 2026: Live updates and analysis).
Role / Depth Chart
Practice squad linebacker, expected to be elevated for Week 1. Poised to serve as backup behind starters Demario Davis and Jamien Sherwood with potential starting opportunity if injury strikes.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-09-01 — Troy Reeder joins Jets practice squad as Mykal Walker replacement (New York Jets Practice Squad and Waiver Wire Tracker 2026: Live updates and analysis)