What about Bob?

Love this comeback story.

Former Eagles safety J.R. Reed's career looked finished when he suffered a freak leg injury while climbing a fence in the 2005 off-season. A severe gash severed tendons and nerves, and the Eagles thought he was through.

But Reed made it back last season after being released by the Eagles. He tried out this summer with the Giants, and although he was released on the final cut yesterday, the Eagles have claimed him off waivers.

Reed had a spectacular interception off Jets QB Kellen Clemens in the Jets-Giants exhibition game a couple weeks ago. I'd mentioned Reed's story to Clemens afterward.

"Great ending to a terrible throw," Clemens said.

And a great ending to what appeared to be a terrible turn of events for a good kid.

The 25-year-old Reed is in his second stint with the Eagles after being a fourth-round draft choice of the club in 2004. During an impressive rookie season as the club's primary kickoff returner, Reed averaged 23.1 yards on 33 returns.

Reed was released by the Eagles last September, and went on to see action in six games with the St. Louis Rams later that year. He also spent time with Atlanta in 2006.