‘The Redskins were close to signing 36-year-old wideout Andre Reed, The Washington Post reported in Tuesday’s editions, citing sources close to the situation. Reed, who has the second-most catches in NFL history, was a standout with the Buffalo Bills before asking for his release during the offseason when asked to play a backup role. Reed then signed with the Broncos. But he also wanted out of Denver when he was not on the active roster at the beginning of the season.’