Chiefs Lose Key Defensive Piece as Justin Reid Signs $31.5M Deal with Saints
The Kansas City Chiefs are saying goodbye to a key defensive playmaker, as safety Justin Reid is heading to the New Orleans Saints on a three-year, $31.5 million deal with $22.25 million guaranteed, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
A Homecoming for Reid
Reid, who grew up in southeast Louisiana, returns home to anchor the Saints’ secondary alongside Tyrann Mathieu—the very player he replaced in Kansas City three years ago.
🔥 Big role expected in New Orleans' defense
🔥 Brings Super Bowl experience & leadership
🔥 Fills a major need for the Saints' secondary
Why the Chiefs Let Him Walk
Kansas City likely felt comfortable moving on due to the emergence of rookie Jaden Hicks and the presence of Chamarri Conner and Bryan Cook. However, Reid’s impact won’t be easy to replace.
✔️ 49 starts in 3 seasons
✔️ Key part of Chiefs' back-to-back Super Bowl wins
✔️ Versatile playmaker—even filled in as an emergency kicker
Saints Keep Spending Despite Cap Issues
New Orleans continues to make aggressive moves, despite their long-term salary cap concerns. While they’ve yet to fix their QB contract situation, they’re determined to compete in 2025.
