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Justin Reid’s decision to sign with the New Orleans Saints in March 2025 added a proven veteran presence to their defense. Before joining the Saints, Reid built an impressive career as a safety in the NFL, starting with the Houston Texans and later playing a key role in the Kansas City Chiefs’ championship runs.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / April 10

Saints $31 Million Man Shares Why He Chose New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints clearly wanted to add a big piece at safety this offseason as they struck pretty quickly in free agency and landed one of the best available in Justin Reid.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / April 5

Have the Chiefs Done Enough to Replace Justin Reid?

There's been a lot of movement this off-season for many teams throughout the league. The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the teams that have felt this shift the most.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / April 3

‘Miscalculated’: Kansas City Chiefs Sign 2X Super Bowl S After NFL Executive’s Criticism

The Kansas City Chiefs are adding a key defender for 2025 a day after an NFL executive was quoted bashing the front office for a choice they made this offseason at safety.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 25

Saints Might Sign Ex-Broncos 2-Time Pro Bowler, Former NFL Interceptions Leader

The New Orleans Saints have improved their talent at safety this offseason, but acquiring one more depth piece behind Tyrann Mathieu and Justin Reid might be a wise move.

NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / March 23

Titans Nearly Signed Former Chiefs DB

The Tennessee Titans were reportedly among the contenders to potentially sign a former Kansas City Chiefs safety in free agency. According to NFL insider James Palmer, the Titans were one of the finalists for former Chiefs safety Justin Reid, who ended up signing a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the New Orleans Saints.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 19

Former Chiefs DB Justin Reid Almost Signed With NFC Rival

In sports you sometimes get the saying, "If you cannot beat them, join them." For former Chiefs defensive back Justin Reid, that almost became a reality.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 19

Justin Reid reveals just how close the Philadelphia Eagles were to signing him in NFL free agency

Former Kansas City Chiefs star safety Justin Reid revealed this week just how close he was to joining the Philadelphia Eagles over the New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / March 18

Justin Reid chose the New Orleans Saints over reigning champs because he believes in 'Louisiana All-Star team'

The splashiest move of the New Orleans Saints' offseason so far has to be adding safety Justin Reid to their roster during early free agency. Reid immediately slots into starting role and has played like one of the better veteran safeties in the AFC over the past few years. Not to mention, Reid shares a strong relationship with Tyrann Mathieu.

NFL News / FirstSportz / March 18

Justin Reid nearly went from playing with Patrick Mahomes to Jalen Hurts after the Eagles showed serious interest in free agency

The Kansas City Chiefs lost more than just Super Bowl LIX. Following the disappointing outing in New Orleans, they lost several of their starters in free agency.

NFL News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / March 17

Justin Reid Confirms Eagles' Interest In Free Agency

Justin Reid confirmed that the Eagles were interested in him during free agency before the veteran safety signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal to leave

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 17

Saints Blasted For $31 Million Marquee Free-Agent Signing By NFL Writer

Judging the New Orleans Saints' free-agent pursuits so far is a difficult thing to do. Because the Saints entered free agency with the worst salary cap situation of any team in the NFL, everything they did has to be graded on a different curve than any other team.

NFL News / Arrowhead Pride / March 17

Justin Reid, Joe Thuney say goodbye to Kansas City

Reid is now a member of the New Orleans Saints, while Thuney heads to the Chicago Bears. NFL free agency rolled along over the weekend, with now-former Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi signing with the New York Jets.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Eagles were so close to landing Chiefs star safety in NFL free agency

The Philadelphia Eagles were so close to landing Kansas City Chiefs star safety Justin Reid in NFL free agency. According to New Orleans Saints beat writer Matthew Paras, Reid told reports that the Eagles were one of three teams that he considered signing with.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 16

Justin Reid Sends 6-Word Message to Chiefs After Leaving in Free Agency

The Kansas City Chiefs ended up losing star safety Justin Reid to the New Orleans Saints in NFL free agency. It was a tough loss, as Reid had become a big-time part of the Chiefs' defense.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 16

Justin Reid Sounds Off on Leaving Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs so far have had an active offseason and interesting free agency period. We knew that it was highly possible that the Chiefs would be losing key pieces on both sides of the ball after last season ended.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 15

Saints Newest Star Reveals Why He Choose New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints certainly added a big piece to the secondary in free agency by signing for Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid. New Orleans wanted to add to the safety room — especially after losing Will Harris — and certainly did a good job by signing Reid to a three-year, $31.5 million deal.

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Talk / March 15

Justin Reid: "Gonna be fun" playing with Tyrann Mathieu again

Safety Justin Reid is coming home after signing with the Saints and he's taking another walk down memory lane as well. Reid shared a secondary with Tyrann Mathieu during his rookie season with the Texans in 2018 and then replaced him in Kansas City when he joined the Chiefs in 2022.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 11

Two-time Super Bowl champion agrees to deal with Saints

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 11

Saints agree to three-year deal with two-time Super Bowl champion

The veteran safety enjoyed a successful three-year run with the Chiefs, but he will be on the move in 2025.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 6

Chiefs' Justin Reid Blindsided by Recent News

The Kansas City Chiefs have a lot of decisons to make this offseason. Nearly two dozen players on the active roster will be free agents, and unfortunately there isn't a way they can retain them all.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Chiefs' Justin Reid Blindsided By Shocking Free Agency Contracts

The gears are starting to turn around the NFL with some initial roster decisions coming down the pipe. Free agency may not be open yet, but some big names are falling off the board. Dallas Cowboys’ defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa and Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun have signed new contracts this week.