‘The club was on the verge late yesterday of completing a contract agreement with veteran wide receiver Andre Reed, sources close to the situation said. The Redskins likely will sign the 36-year-old Reed, the former Buffalo Bills standout who is the second-leading receiver in NFL history, today to replace Westbrook on the roster, sources said…Reed apparently will sign with the Redskins for a pro-rated portion of the minimum veteran’s salary of $440,000. He had 941 receptions in 15 seasons in Buffalo, where he was a longtime teammate of Redskins defensive end Bruce Smith. Like Smith, Reed parted ways with the Bills unceremoniously during the offseason. Reed was entering the final season of a contract that would have paid him $1.75 million. The Bills wanted him to accept a reduced role and tutor young wide receiver Peerless Price. Reed balked, and his request to be released was granted by the Bills. He signed with the Denver Broncos for a $160,000 signing bonus and a $440,000 salary. But when Reed was told he would be on Denver’s inactive list for the opening game of the season, he informed the Broncos he would rather move on and again was granted his release.’