Jarran Reed Fantasy

Defensive tackle Jarran Reed has found a new home with the Green Bay Packers for the 2022 season. Reed started all 17 games last year for Kansas City, compiling 43 tackles, 12 quarterback hits, 2.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles while remaining a stalwart of the starting lineup. He figures to work alongside Kenny Clark on the Packers' defensive front, a group that will be looking to make up for the absence of Za'Darius Smith. Reed, a former second-round pick, had previously spent five years with Seattle, primarily as a starter. The Packers' defense could be a coin flip as to their season-long viability entering 2022, but adding a presence like Reed is a step in strengthening their appeal.

Mar. 22nd • 7:24 PM

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed defensive end Carlos Dunlap to a two-year, $16.6 million deal with $8.5 million guaranteed, according to a source. The Seahawks are also expected to trade or release defensive tackle Jarran Reed. Dunlap, 32, was released earlier this month in a salary cap-saving move. But they will bring him back after he helped ignite the team's stagnant pass rush last year after he arrived in a trade in October. Dunlap had five sacks and 15 QB hits in nine games for the Seahawks, including the playoffs. His 87.5 regular season sacks rank him 12th among active players. Seattle has a deep group of edge players, although Reed's departure will leave a void. The 28-year-old has been a full-time starter since 2017, and he was mostly known for being a run-stuffer. Reed broke out for 10.5 sacks in 2018. He had 6.5 sacks in 16 games last year but is set to count almost $14 million against the cap in 2021.

Mar. 26th • 2:49 PM

The Seattle Seahawks are re-signing defensive tackle Jarran Reed to a two-year, $23 million deal on Monday, according to a source. Reed will be back on the market at 29 years old. He was one of the best defensive tackles on the market, but he will return to Seattle after playing in just 10 games due to a suspension in 2019. Over a full season in 2019, Reed had a career-high 10.5 sacks, 50 tackles (34 combined) and two fumble recoveries. He'll continue to shore up the team's interior run defense while also pressuring the opposing quarterback in the backfield. He probably won't be drafted in the majority of IDP leagues.

Mar. 16th • 10:16 PM