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After three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, veteran safety Justin Reid is headed to a new home—his third stop in his NFL career.
Reid has agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints after signing a three-year deal worth up to a reported $31.5 million, according to NFL reporter Adam Schefter.
Reid, who only just turned 28 years old, has been a key piece of Kansas City’s defense since signing with the Chiefs in 2022. Reid had big shoes to fill as the Chiefs’ big free-agent addition following the departure of Tyrann Mathieu back home to the New Orleans Saints. However, Reid passed such an imposing test with flying colors, providing the Chiefs with reliable play and excellent leadership on and off the field.
A fan favorite, Reid quickly became one of the cornerstones of a reinvigorated Kansas City defense.
Last season, Reid amassed 87 tackles (five for loss), nine pass deflections and two interceptions. Pro Football Focus (PFF) rewarded him with a 76.9 overall grade . For context, he ranked 20th out of 170 qualified safeties.
A former third round pick that excels in both pass coverage and run defense, Reid will provide an immediate boost to Brandon Staley‘s defense in the bayou.