Jordan Reed, the Washington Redskins’ often injured starting tight end, has undergone knee surgery and won’t be available to practice with the team until training camp opens in late July, Coach Jay Gruden told reporters Monday.  Gruden said he was unclear on the details and downplayed its seriousness, calling it “a little procedure.”  “He’ll be fine,” Gruden said, fielding questions at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, where the Washington Redskins Charity Golf Classic was held. “He’s got to take this time to get his knee stronger.”  ESPN Sports980 posted audio of Gruden’s remarks on its Web site.  At 6 feet 2 and 237 pounds, Reed, 24, represents the only big target in the Redskins’ receiving corps. But he has had limited impact since the Redskins acquired him with a third-round pick in the 2013 draft because of his frequent injuries. Reed has missed 12 of 36 regular-season games since joining the team.  Last season, he appeared in 11 games and caught 50 passes for 465 yards, but no touchdowns.  The Redskins return their two other tight ends from last season, Niles Paul and Logan Paulsen.  Allen: Picking up Griffin option was a no-brainer  D.C. Sports Bog: Jackson’s absence not a concern, Allen says  Gruden: Improved defensive front will set tone for more aggressive unit  D.C. Sports Bog: Kerrigan’s knee scope may be blessing in disguise  More NFL: Home page | Sports Bog | Early Lead | Fancy Stats  Follow: @MikeJonesWaPo | @lizclarketweet | @Insider  Liz Clarke currently covers the Washington Redskins for The Washington Post, she has also covered five Olympic Games, two World Cups and written extensively about college sports, tennis and auto racing.
Redskins Coach Jay Gruden downplays tight end's knee surgery as ‘little procedure;’ says he’ll join team for training camp.