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Andre Reed is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins in the National Football League (NFL). He was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
Reed was drafted by the Bills in 1985 and spent the majority of his career with the team.
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Andre Reed is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins in the National Football League (NFL). He was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
Reed was drafted by the Bills in 1985 and spent the majority of his career with the team. He was the Bills' all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions. He was also the first player in NFL history to record at least 10,000 career receiving yards.
Reed was a key member of the Bills' "K-Gun" offense, which was one of the most prolific offenses in NFL history. He was a key part of the Bills' four consecutive Super Bowl appearances from 1991 to 1994. He was also the Bills' leading receiver in all four of those Super Bowls.
Reed was known for his toughness and durability, as he played in every game for the Bills from 1987 to 1992. He was also known for his leadership and work ethic, as he was a team captain for the Bills for four seasons.
Reed retired after the 2000 season and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history and one of the most important players in Bills' history.
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