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.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Banged up Sunday
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Reid suffered slight ankle and knee injuries Sunday against the 49ers according to head coach David Culley, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Reid's status moving forward is up in the air, and Culley mentioned they will know more information tomorrow.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Clears concussion protocol
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Reid (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Chargers.
Reid suffered the concussion Week 14 against the Seahawks and sat out last week's win over the Jaguars, but he cleared the concussion protocol and will return to the field this weekend. He should reclaim the starting role at free safety now that he's healthy.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Inactive for disciplinary reasons
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Reid is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets due to a disciplinary matter, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.
The Texans previously made cornerback Desmond King and linebacker Zach Cunningham healthy scratches for disciplinary reasons earlier this season, and Reid now looks to have gotten on the wrong side of the coaching staff. Reid's absence may pave the way for Terrence Brooks to start at the safety spot alongside Eric Murray.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Limited to start week
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Reid (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Reid exited Sunday's loss to the Browns early due to this injury, but it was later clarified as minor. Given that context, it wouldn't be surprising to see Reid ramp up his practice participation in the next couple days before Houston hosts the Panthers on Thursday.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Done for season
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The Texans placed Reid (thumb) on injured reserve Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Reid underwent surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb Tuesday, causing him to miss the remainder of the 2020 season. The Stanford product had a strong 2020 campaign, racking up 83 tackles (62 solo), two sacks and three pass breakups through 13 games. While Reid will hit the recovery trail, A.J. Moore and Lonnie Johnson are the top candidates to start at strong safety, while Jonathan Owens figures to play a role as well.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Has thumb injury
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Reid suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb in Sunday's loss to the Bears, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Reid's injury was initially reported as a hand injury, so this account provides more detail. He will be placed on injured reserve and eventually undergo surgery. The Texans are expected to replace Reid with a combination of Eric Murray, Lonnie Johnson and A.J. Moore.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Done for season
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Reid has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a hand injury, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Reid injured his hand in the first half of Sunday's loss to the Bears. He was ultimately able to return to the contest, but it appears the issue is more serious than first expected. The 23-year-old will finish the 2020 campaign with 83 tackles (62 solo), two sacks and three passes defended. In his absence, A.J. Moore will be the prime candidate to replace him at strong safety.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Records six stops
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Reid made six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Jaguars.
Reid has been fairly consistent this season, recording either five or six tackles in four of five games this season. The only outlier was a 10-tackle outing Week 2 against the Ravens. His stats don't jump off the page, but Reid is steady and has played nearly every defensive snap this season.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Double-digit tackler
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Reid recorded 10 tackles, including one for a loss, in Sunday's 33-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 2.
Reid was one of three members of the defense to post double-digit tackles, an indication that the Texans had trouble stopping the run. It was the second straight week Houston got run over by an opponent. Reid has 15 tackles through two games, a pace that will establish a new career high for the safety.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Unlikely to play Thursday
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Reid (concussion) likely will miss Thursday night's contest against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Faced with a short week, Reid was always going to be challenged in his quest to pass league protocol before Thursday. At this point, it seems unlikely he'll take the field for what figures to be a high stakes divisional matchup. A.J. Moore figures to get the start in Reid's spot.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Diagnosed with concussion
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Reid was diagnosed with a concussion after leaving Sunday's game against the Ravens, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Reid was ruled out of Sunday's contest with a shoulder injury, but it appears he is dealing with a head injury as well. He will need to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to take the field in Week 12.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Returns to practice
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Reid (undisclosed) was activated off the non-football injury list Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Reid was involved in a car accident last week which caused a slight delay in his readiness for training camp, but there were never any serious injury concerns. The 22-year-old is poised to begin his sophomore campaign as the starting free safety for the Texans.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Won't return Saturday
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Reid (ribs) was ruled out for Saturday's wild-card game against Indianapolis.
Reid sustained the injury during the first half and was originally designated questionable to return. Andre Hal is set to see an increased role at safety alongside Tyrann Mathieu.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Making plays
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Reid had four tackles (three solo), two passes defensed and forced a fumble in Sunday's 29-13 win over Cleveland.
Reid's hustle play, when he chased down Cleveland's Antonio Callaway and stripped the ball just before Callaway reached the end zone, resulted in a turnover. It was the fourth time in the last five games he's had a hand in a turnover, including a pick-six Week 11 against Washington. The rookie used injuries to others in secondary to get increased playing time and continues to see a significant amount of snaps after the injured players returned.
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Texans' Justin Reid: Makes first NFL pick
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Reid had six tackles and an interception over 56 plays in a Week 5 win over the Cowboys.
Reid's pick was his first NFL interception. He quickly reacted to a pass defensed by Johnathan Joseph and dove for the ball before it hit the ground. We could see more of the rookie in the coming weeks if Kareem Jackson is needed at cornerback after Kayvon Webster injured his quadriceps against Dallas. Reid, Houston's third-round draft pick out of Stanford, has 21 tackles, three passes defensed and one interception over five games.
