FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (March 9, 2005) -- Free-agent linebacker and Pro Bowl special-teams player Ike Reese signed a contract with the Atlanta Falcons, leaving the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles.
The 6-foot-2, 222-pound Reese, who spent seven seasons in Philadelphia, is considered one of the best special-teams players in the NFL. He earned his spot in the Pro Bowl with a team-best 33 tackles last season and has 139 in his career.
As a nickel linebacker, Reese made 36 tackles with one sack, five quarterback pressures, two interceptions and one forced fumble.
For his career, Reese has 210 tackles, 6œ sacks, five forced fumbles, one recovered fumble and two interceptions in 112 games.
