The Seattle Seahawks and defensive tackle Jarran Reed have agreed on a three-year deal worth up to $25 million. The former Alabama Crimson Tide was set to become a free agent this week, but Seattle opted to nip it in the bud and get a deal done ahead of time. Reed, drafted by Seattle in 2016, is on his second stint with the club after bouncing between Kansas City and Green Bay from 2021-2022. In 2024, he accrued the fourth-most sacks on the Seahawks' defense while racking up 45 tackles and five tackles-for-loss -- the fifth-most on the squad. Seattle was middle-of-the-road last season in terms of stopping the run (120.8 YPG) and can still use a little help on their defensive front. However, locking up a space-eating defensive tackle is a good start.
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.
Seahawks Re-Sign Carlos Dunlap; Jarran Reed Not Expected Back
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.
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.
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed was suspended six games for a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy. Reed had 10.5 sacks last year and was emerging as one of the league's top interior linemen. Before the suspension, Reed was one of the top IDP options among all defensive tackles, but with the depth at the position and the six-game suspension, Reed suddenly finds himself falling down the IDP rankings.
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed underwent sports hernia surgery on Tuesday, according to a source. His recovery timeline is expected to be four to six weeks, so he should be ready in plenty of time for training camp this summer. Heading into the final year of his deal, the Seahawks want to extend Reed, especially after trading defensive end Frank Clark to the Chiefs on Tuesday. The 26-year-old set career highs in tackles (50) and sacks (10.5) in his first full season in Seattle last year. The team will need his production even more now that Clark is gone.
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed was a monster against San Francisco on Sunday as he nearly won the game for Seattle. With the game on the line and SF driving to attempt to win it in regulation, Reed shifted to another gear and became unstoppable. Reed recorded two sacks in a row on that final drive, ultimately preventing the 49ers from getting the chance to kick a field goal. Unfortunately, an incredibly questionable pass interference call in overtime allowed SF to make such a field goal to win it after all, but the third-year DT looks like a stud for the Seahawks. While Seattles defense has been a thing of beauty, fantasy owners will probably want to look elsewhere next week though. The Chiefs are coming to town, and theyve proven to be a match for just about every defense in the league.
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