Reed finished the regular season with 64 tackles (52 solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with 11 pass defenses over 14 games (all starts). Reed had three one-week injury absences during the campaign but otherwise was a reliable part of New York's secondary, starting all 14 games in which he played. The veteran cornerback paced the Jets with 11 pass defenses, which was his second-highest total over his seven-year career. Reed has reached the end of the three-year contract he signed with New York in 2022, and he indicated in late December that he's ready to test the free-agency waters, per Al Iannazzone of Newsday.
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Team
New York Jets
Birthdate
11/11/1996 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'9", 188 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 5; Pk (SF)
Birthplace
Bakersfield, CA, USA
Position
CB
College
Kansas State
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
New York Jets
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Seattle Seahawks
2020-2022
(2 seasons)
San Francisco 49ers
2018-2020
(2 seasons)
Reed finished the regular season with 64 tackles (52 solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with 11 pass defenses over 14 games (all starts). Reed had three one-week injury absences during the campaign but otherwise was a reliable part of New York's secondary, starting all 14 games in which he played. The veteran cornerback paced the Jets with 11 pass defenses, which was his second-highest total over his seven-year career. Reed has reached the end of the three-year contract he signed with New York in 2022, and he indicated in late December that he's ready to test the free-agency waters, per Al Iannazzone of Newsday.
Reed (groin) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. After sitting out of Sunday's game at Jacksonville with a groin issue, Reed now appears to be on track to play in Week 16 versus the Rams. He's still looking for his first interception of the season with just three games left to play.
Reed (groin) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Reed was listed as doubtful Friday but has been downgraded to out Saturday, which shouldn't come as a surprise given his lack of activity in practice over the last few days. Qwan'tez Stiggers will likely serve as one of the Jets' starting outside corners with Reed sidelined. The former Kansas State alum will aim to return for the Week 16 matchup against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Reed (groin) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich told reporters earlier that Reed would be questionable for Sunday's game, but Friday's injury report clarified Reed to be doubtful due to a groin issue. This comes as no surprise, considering the 28-year-old didn't practice Thursday or Friday. If Reed is sidelined in Week 15 as expected, Qwan'tez Stiggers will likely serve as one of the Jets' starting outside corners.
Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Friday that Reed (groin) is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Ulbrich said he's "hopeful" Reed will be cleared to play Week 15, but it sounds like official word on the starting cornerback's status might not be made available until roughly 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Reed could benefit from increased impact play opportunities if he's able to play Sunday, with Jacksonville quarterback Mac Jones having thrown five interceptions in his last four starts.
Reed finished with six tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 32-26 loss to the Dolphins. The starting cornerback also played on all 66 defensive snaps. Reed has played on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps in 10 of the 11 games he's suited up for this season. On the year, he has 50 tackles (40 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and 10 pass breakups.
Reed recorded seven total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 26-21 loss to Seattle. Reed was busy man in the secondary, securing his highest tackle total since Week 1 versus the 49ers. The cornerback is now up to 44 total tackles (35 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also notching nine passes defensed over 10 contests in 2024.
Reed has returned to Thursday's game against the Texans after being evaluated for a possible concussion, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. The cornerback recorded two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks and a tackle for a loss, and a pass breakup before exiting. Reed had 24 tackles (18 solo) and seven pass breakups in the six previous games he played in this season, and he played on 98-100 percent of the defensive snaps in five of those six.
Reed (head) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Texans. The cornerback recorded two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks and a tackle for a loss, and a pass breakup before exiting. Reed posted 24 tackles (18 solo) and seven pass breakups in the six previous games he played in this season. Brandin Echols is his backup.