Reid is slated to a sign a three-year, $31.5 million contract with the Saints, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Reid spent the last three seasons in Kansas City and played a pivotal role in the Chiefs' three straight Super Bowl appearances (including victories in 2022 and 2023). Across 16 regular-season games in 2024, he posted 87 tackles (61 solo) and nine pass defenses (including two interceptions), and the 2018 third-round pick has logged at least 80 combined tackles in five of seven NFL seasons. Reid and Tyrann Mathieu are expected to serve as the Saints' starting safeties for the 2025 campaign.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Totals 87 tackles in 2024
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Reid finished the 2024 season with 87 tackles (61 solo) and nine pass breakups, including two interceptions, across 16 regular-season games.
Reid didn't play in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Broncos, as the Chiefs rested all of their key starters, so that was his only missed game of the year. Otherwise, Reid played 97 percent of the defensive snaps for Kansas City. He's yet to miss a game to injury during his three seasons with the team. Reid is wrapping up a three-year, $31.5 million contract with the Chiefs and is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent. He turns 28 years old in February.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Likely out for Week 18
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Reid (coach's decision) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
The 27-year-old from Stanford is likely to rest with other Chiefs' starters in Sunday's divisional contest, as Kansas City has already locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Reid was productive in 16 games this season, recording 87 total tackles and nine passes defended, including two interceptions. Jaden Hicks is expected to serve as the Chiefs' top strong safety if Reid doesn't suit up in Week 18.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Picks off pass on Christmas Day
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Reid recorded five tackles (all solo) and intercepted a pass in Wednesday's 29-10 Week 17 victory against the Steelers.
Reid's interception halted a Pittsburgh drive that had reached KC's 18-yard line, as he picked off a Russell Wilson throw in the end zone. It was the second interception for the veteran safety this season and his first since Week 7 versus San Francisco. Reid also has notched 87 tackles on the campaign, eight shy of the career-high 95 he finished with in the regular season last year.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Decent showing in Week 12
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Reid recorded six tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 30-27 win at Carolina.
After Sunday's performance, Reid has now logged at least six tackles in four of the Chiefs' last six contests. He has set a pace of production that could allow him to amass 100 tackles over the course of the season, and he'll be trying to keep his foot on the gas in Week 13 versus the Raiders.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Leads team in tackles
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Reid recorded nine tackles (six solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers.
The safety also played on 93 percent of the defensive snaps. Reid has 35 tackles (24 solo), two passes defensed and an interception in 2024.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Racks up nine tackles Week 1
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Reid tallied nine tackles (eight solo) during Thursday's 27-20 win over the Ravens.
Reid played 100 percent of Kansas City's defensive snaps Week 1, finishing as the team's second-leading tackler behind Jaylen Watson. Coming off a career 2023 season, Reid will look to continue building off his momentum Week 2 versus the Bengals.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Taken off NFI list
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The Chiefs took Reid (quad) off the active/non-football injury list Monday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Reid returned to practice after a quad injury landed him on the NFI list last month. Now healthy, he will look to build off the career year he had last season.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Begins camp on NFI list
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The Chiefs placed Reid (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
It's not yet clear what sort of issue Reid is dealing with, though those details may be shared following Sunday's practice. The veteran safety is eligible to be activated at any time during the preseason, at which point he'd be able to practice and play in exhibition contests.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Career-best stats in 2023
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Reid racked up a career-best 95 tackles (74 solo), 3.0 sacks and one interception over 16 games during the 2023 regular season.
Reid thrived in his second season on the back end of Kansas City's defense, posting career-best numbers for tackles and sacks despite sitting out the regular-season finale. That said, Reid graded out as the No. 122 safety on PFF. In particular, he struggled in coverage (No. 141 overall). Even so, Reid has a solid history at the safety spot and statistical numbers that likely support keeping him for the final year of his contract in 2024.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Solid outing in win
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Reid registered seven tackles (six solo) in the Chiefs' 27-17 win against the Patriots on Sunday.
Reid had a solid outing Sunday as he racked up the second most tackles on the team. The 26-year-old is currently on pace to surpass his career best tackle mark and has compiled 81 tackles (63 solo) through 14 games played.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Headed to KC
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Reid signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the Chiefs on Monday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Reid is set to replace Tyrann Mathieu -- currently an unrestricted free agent -- in the Kansas City secondary. Across 13 games with the Texans in 2021, Reid managed 66 total tackles, four passes defended, two interceptions and one forced fumble. Only 25 years old, Reid will be expected to be a key part of the Kansas City defense in 2022 and beyond.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Banged up Sunday
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Reid suffered slight ankle and knee injuries Sunday against the 49ers according to head coach David Culley, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Reid's status moving forward is up in the air, and Culley mentioned they will know more information tomorrow.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Clears concussion protocol
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Reid (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Chargers.
Reid suffered the concussion Week 14 against the Seahawks and sat out last week's win over the Jaguars, but he cleared the concussion protocol and will return to the field this weekend. He should reclaim the starting role at free safety now that he's healthy.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Inactive for disciplinary reasons
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Reid is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets due to a disciplinary matter, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.
The Texans previously made cornerback Desmond King and linebacker Zach Cunningham healthy scratches for disciplinary reasons earlier this season, and Reid now looks to have gotten on the wrong side of the coaching staff. Reid's absence may pave the way for Terrence Brooks to start at the safety spot alongside Eric Murray.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Limited to start week
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Reid (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Reid exited Sunday's loss to the Browns early due to this injury, but it was later clarified as minor. Given that context, it wouldn't be surprising to see Reid ramp up his practice participation in the next couple days before Houston hosts the Panthers on Thursday.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Done for season
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The Texans placed Reid (thumb) on injured reserve Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Reid underwent surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb Tuesday, causing him to miss the remainder of the 2020 season. The Stanford product had a strong 2020 campaign, racking up 83 tackles (62 solo), two sacks and three pass breakups through 13 games. While Reid will hit the recovery trail, A.J. Moore and Lonnie Johnson are the top candidates to start at strong safety, while Jonathan Owens figures to play a role as well.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Has thumb injury
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Reid suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb in Sunday's loss to the Bears, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Reid's injury was initially reported as a hand injury, so this account provides more detail. He will be placed on injured reserve and eventually undergo surgery. The Texans are expected to replace Reid with a combination of Eric Murray, Lonnie Johnson and A.J. Moore.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Done for season
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Reid has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a hand injury, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Reid injured his hand in the first half of Sunday's loss to the Bears. He was ultimately able to return to the contest, but it appears the issue is more serious than first expected. The 23-year-old will finish the 2020 campaign with 83 tackles (62 solo), two sacks and three passes defended. In his absence, A.J. Moore will be the prime candidate to replace him at strong safety.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Records six stops
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Reid made six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Jaguars.
Reid has been fairly consistent this season, recording either five or six tackles in four of five games this season. The only outlier was a 10-tackle outing Week 2 against the Ravens. His stats don't jump off the page, but Reid is steady and has played nearly every defensive snap this season.
