Former Chiefs defensive lineman continues unexpected run of production with Seahawks

ByMatt Conner|
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When Jarran Reed first signed with the Kansas CIty Chiefs, the team was hoping that he would turn into a valuable running mate next to Chris Jones as part of a muscular defensive interior. While Reed was a reliable force for the Chiefs, one who actually looked better as his first season in K.C. went on, few could have seen just how productive he would remain for years to ocme.

On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks signed a new three-year deal with Reed worth up to $25 million, per ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.

The contract given to Reed is a bit surprising given that the defensive tackle was 29 years old when he was playing for Steve Spagnuolo's defense. That was 2021—back when Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis were playing their final college seasons—and yet Reed is still going strong enough to warrant long-term security in a short-term league.

Reed came to Kansas City after receiving a shocking release from the Seahawks before the 2021 season when he was demanding more security from the powers-that-be in Seattle. Rather than deal with the drama, the Seahawks cut him outright and the Chiefs landed him on a one-year, $5.5M deal that was seen as an unexpected bargain.

While with the Chiefs, Reed had 43 total tackles and 2.5 sacks while serving as a reliable starter in all 17 games. He also had 19 quarterback pressures for K.C. After the season, he posted a goodbye on social media, making it clear that he was moving on elsewhere. That place would turn out to be Green Bay for a single season before returning to Seattle two years ago.

Reed played in all 17 games for the Seahawks last season and had 4.5 sacks and 45 total tackles with 2 pass deflections and 1 forced fumble. In his career, he's had 38.5 sacks and 8 forced fumbles in 9 NFL seasons.

Reed's new deal will carry him through age 35 and could take him through 12 full NFL seasons.

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