Jarran Reed will stay with the Seattle Seahawks after agreeing to a three-year contract worth up to $25 million, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal ensures the veteran defensive tackle remains a crucial part of Seattle’s defensive line amid an offseason filled with significant roster moves.
Reed, 32, is coming off an impressive 2023 season with the Seahawks. He recorded 4.5 sacks, five tackles for loss, and a forced fumble while playing all 17 games. His 680 defensive snaps were the second-most among Seattle’s defensive linemen, trailing only Leonard Williams.
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A strong season earns Reed a new deal
His new contract makes him the second player the Seahawks have re-signed this week, following the return of restricted free-agent cornerback Josh Jobe. Reed was considered one of Seattle’s top free-agent priorities alongside linebacker Ernest Jones IV, with the team still working to finalize a deal for Jones.
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Reed’s extension signals that the Seahawks are not entering a full-scale rebuild, despite several high-profile departures. The team recently agreed to trade quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round pick and released veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett along with four other players. Additionally, Seattle is reportedly exploring a trade for wide receiver DK Metcalf, who requested a move last Thursday.
Originally drafted by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Alabama, Reed has been a consistent presence on Seattle’s defensive front. He was a key link to the team’s famed “Legion of Boom” era before being released in 2021 due to a contract dispute. Following stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers, he returned to Seattle in 2023.
Initially known as a run-stuffing lineman, Reed developed into a pass-rush threat in 2018, recording a career-high 10.5 sacks. Over his nine-year career, he has tallied 38.5 sacks, including 11.5 in the last two seasons. As the Seahawks navigate a transition period, retaining a veteran like Reed provides stability and leadership to a restructured defense.
