New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent safety Justin Reid on a three-year contract.
Reid, 6-1, 207, is a seven-year NFL veteran who was originally selected by the Houston Texans in the third round (68th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Stanford. The former Dutchtown (Geismar, La.) standout has played in 106 career regular season games with 102 starts for the Texans (2018-21) and Kansas City Chiefs (2022-24), recording 565 tackles (412 solo), 23 stops for a loss, six sacks, ten interceptions, with one returned 101 yards for a touchdown, 46 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 15 special teams stops. Reid has started all 13 postseason contests he has played in and recorded 79 tackles (58 solo), four stops for a loss, 1.5 sacks and five pass breakups, playing for two Super Bowl champion squads as a member of the Chiefs.
In 2024, Reid started all 16 regular season games he played in and led the Chiefs secondary with 85 tackles (59 solo), five stops for a loss, two interceptions, nine pass breakups and two coverage stops. In Kansas City's run to Super Bowl LIX, Reid opened all three playoff contests and finished with 19 tackles (14 solo), one stop for loss and one pass breakup. Reid played a key role in leading the Chiefs' defense, which was ranked fourth in the NFL in opponent points per game, ninth in opponent net yards per game, eighth in opponent rushing yards per game and seventh in opponent net passing yards per game.
In three seasons at Stanford, Reid finished with career totals of 179 tackles (105 solo), 20 pass breakups, 10.5 stops for a loss, six interceptions, one fumble recovery and one sack in 39 games. As a junior in 2017, he ranked first among Pac-12 players and 11h nationally with five interceptions and compiled 99 tackles (52 solo), 6.5 stops for a loss, one sack and six pass breakups, earning consensus second-team All-American honors.
Off the field, through his JReid InDeed philanthropic organization, Reid supports disadvantaged youth by supporting initiatives through interactive programs, community engagement, and technology access. The foundation is dedicated to expanding STEM opportunities for children in underserved communities of Baton Rouge, Houston, and Kansas City.
New Orleans Saints announced the club has agreed to terms with free agent safety Justin Reid. Check out Reid in action with the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans during his NFL career.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid celebrates a tackle during a game against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) lines up during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Cleveland. The Chiefs won 21-7.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. The Chiefs won 29-10.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid comes onto the field during introductions before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid, wearing an "In Spags We Trust" t-shirt, announces that Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has just been signed to a contract extension, during their victory rally in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) reacts after a tackle during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) in action during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid comes onto the field during warmups before the first half of an NFL football against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Bengals, 26-25.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) tackles Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards (4) during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) in action during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills defeated the Chiefs 30-21.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) adjusts to the ball as he defends during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Charlotte, NC.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) during the first half of the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid runs in coverage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. The Chiefs won 29-10.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid, right, knocks a pass away from Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Texans 27-19.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) tackles Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) during the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) intercepts the ball intended for Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) celebrates his interception off Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) celebrates his interception off Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid comes onto the field during introductions before an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Texans by a score of 23-14. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid runs in coverage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. The Chiefs won 29-10. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) runs against Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) drops into coverage during the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken)
Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson is pushed out of bounds as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) and safety Justin Reid (20) defend during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo.
Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) celebrates his run after a turnover against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. The Houston Texans won 26-3.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (12) is stopped by Houston Texans defensive back Justin Reid (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla.
