Reid (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Reid was given the questionable tag for Week 15 after logging a limited practice Friday, but he'll end up missing a second consecutive game due to a knee injury. Jordan Howden will likely start at safety alongside Jonas Sanker in Reid's absence.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Could return for Week 15
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Reid (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Reid upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup. The first-year Saint is an integral part of the team's defense, recording 60 total tackles and four passes defensed, including one pick-six, across 12 appearances this season. If active for the Week 15 contest, Reid is expected to operate as New Orleans' top strong safety.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Upgrades to limited Thursday
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Reid (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Reid was unable to practice Wednesday after missing the Week 14 win over the Buccaneers with a knee injury. The safety's upgrade to limited participation Thursday is a good sign for his chances of suiting up for Sunday's game against the Panthers. However, if the 28-year-old must misses a second consecutive game, Jordan Howden will likely log another start at strong safety.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Starts week as DNP
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Reid (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Reid was sidelined for Week 14 at Tampa Bay due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 13 at Miami, and he's now in danger of having to sit out again in Week 15. He'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday versus the Panthers.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Out for Sunday
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Reid (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Erin Summers of ESPN.com reports.
The 28-year-old didn't practice all week due to a knee injury and is now in line to miss his first game of the season Sunday. Reid is an integral part of the Saints' defense, recording 60 total tackles and four passes defensed, including one pick-six, over 12 appearances. While he's sidelined Week 14, expect Jordan Howden to start at strong safety.
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Saints' Justin Reid: DNP on Wednesday
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Reid (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
Coach Kellen Moore added that Reid will not be placed on injured reserve with his knee injury that he suffered in last Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. Reid could be looking at missing games, but it sounds like he has a good chance to play again this season.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Leaves, returns, leaves again
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Reid has a knee injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune reports.
The safety tried to return for one play but then had to leave the field again, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. Reid had one tackle before exiting. Jordan Howden should see more snaps in his absence.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Pick-six in Week 12 loss
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Reid posted seven tackles (three solo) and a pick-six during the Saints' 24-10 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
Reid picked off a Kirk Cousins pass that bounced off the hands of tight end Kyle Pitts, which Reid was able to return for a 49-yard pick-six in what ended up being the Saints' lone touchdown in Sunday's loss. It was the first interception of the season for Reid and the second pick-six of his career, the first of which took place during his rookie season in 2018 as a member of the Texans. The veteran safety has logged 59 tackles (33 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and four pass defenses through 11 regular-season games.
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Saints' Justin Reid: Practices in full Thursday
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Reid (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Reid was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a knee issue. The injury doesn't appear to be much of a concern after he was able to practice Thursday without restrictions, and he should cleared for Sunday's home tilt against the Giants, barring any setback. The 2018 third-rounder has 16 tackles (13 solo) and one pass defense through the first four games of the regular season.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Totals 87 tackles in 2024
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Reid finished the 2024 season with 87 tackles (61 solo) and nine pass breakups, including two interceptions, across 16 regular-season games.
Reid didn't play in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Broncos, as the Chiefs rested all of their key starters, so that was his only missed game of the year. Otherwise, Reid played 97 percent of the defensive snaps for Kansas City. He's yet to miss a game to injury during his three seasons with the team. Reid is wrapping up a three-year, $31.5 million contract with the Chiefs and is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent. He turns 28 years old in February.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Likely out for Week 18
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Reid (coach's decision) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
The 27-year-old from Stanford is likely to rest with other Chiefs' starters in Sunday's divisional contest, as Kansas City has already locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Reid was productive in 16 games this season, recording 87 total tackles and nine passes defended, including two interceptions. Jaden Hicks is expected to serve as the Chiefs' top strong safety if Reid doesn't suit up in Week 18.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Picks off pass on Christmas Day
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Reid recorded five tackles (all solo) and intercepted a pass in Wednesday's 29-10 Week 17 victory against the Steelers.
Reid's interception halted a Pittsburgh drive that had reached KC's 18-yard line, as he picked off a Russell Wilson throw in the end zone. It was the second interception for the veteran safety this season and his first since Week 7 versus San Francisco. Reid also has notched 87 tackles on the campaign, eight shy of the career-high 95 he finished with in the regular season last year.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Decent showing in Week 12
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Reid recorded six tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 30-27 win at Carolina.
After Sunday's performance, Reid has now logged at least six tackles in four of the Chiefs' last six contests. He has set a pace of production that could allow him to amass 100 tackles over the course of the season, and he'll be trying to keep his foot on the gas in Week 13 versus the Raiders.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Leads team in tackles
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Reid recorded nine tackles (six solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers.
The safety also played on 93 percent of the defensive snaps. Reid has 35 tackles (24 solo), two passes defensed and an interception in 2024.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Racks up nine tackles Week 1
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Reid tallied nine tackles (eight solo) during Thursday's 27-20 win over the Ravens.
Reid played 100 percent of Kansas City's defensive snaps Week 1, finishing as the team's second-leading tackler behind Jaylen Watson. Coming off a career 2023 season, Reid will look to continue building off his momentum Week 2 versus the Bengals.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Taken off NFI list
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The Chiefs took Reid (quad) off the active/non-football injury list Monday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Reid returned to practice after a quad injury landed him on the NFI list last month. Now healthy, he will look to build off the career year he had last season.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Begins camp on NFI list
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The Chiefs placed Reid (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
It's not yet clear what sort of issue Reid is dealing with, though those details may be shared following Sunday's practice. The veteran safety is eligible to be activated at any time during the preseason, at which point he'd be able to practice and play in exhibition contests.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Career-best stats in 2023
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Reid racked up a career-best 95 tackles (74 solo), 3.0 sacks and one interception over 16 games during the 2023 regular season.
Reid thrived in his second season on the back end of Kansas City's defense, posting career-best numbers for tackles and sacks despite sitting out the regular-season finale. That said, Reid graded out as the No. 122 safety on PFF. In particular, he struggled in coverage (No. 141 overall). Even so, Reid has a solid history at the safety spot and statistical numbers that likely support keeping him for the final year of his contract in 2024.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Solid outing in win
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Reid registered seven tackles (six solo) in the Chiefs' 27-17 win against the Patriots on Sunday.
Reid had a solid outing Sunday as he racked up the second most tackles on the team. The 26-year-old is currently on pace to surpass his career best tackle mark and has compiled 81 tackles (63 solo) through 14 games played.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Headed to KC
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Reid signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the Chiefs on Monday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Reid is set to replace Tyrann Mathieu -- currently an unrestricted free agent -- in the Kansas City secondary. Across 13 games with the Texans in 2021, Reid managed 66 total tackles, four passes defended, two interceptions and one forced fumble. Only 25 years old, Reid will be expected to be a key part of the Kansas City defense in 2022 and beyond.
