Redskins' Gruden expects Reed to be cleared for Week 1

Despite being placed in concussion protocol after last week's preseason win, Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed appears on track to be available for Week 1.

"We're quite confident that Jordan will be fine," Redskins head coach Jay Gruden told reporters Monday, according to ESPN's John Keim.

Reed left last week's game against the Atlanta Falcons after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit. Gruden said Reed started developing concussion symptoms at halftime after initially remaining in the game.

The 29-year-old has a lengthy injury history since entering the league, including six documented concussions and multiple knee, hamstring, and toe ailments, among others. He's never suited up for a full 16-game campaign in six NFL seasons.

Still, Reed's potential return will benefit Washington's passing attack after Case Keenum was named the team's Week 1 starting quarterback.

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