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The Kansas City Chiefs had to make some tough decisions this offseason to stay the team to beat in the AFC while doing so with roster flexibility. Some of the players who helped lift the Chiefs into the dynasty they are today had to walk away from Kansas City this offseason through free agency.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Pride / July 24

Without Justin Reid, the Chiefs’ Bryan Cook is preparing for a bigger role

The Kansas City safety credits Reid for his mentorship as he prepares for a more significant role in the secondary. Heading into his fourth NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs’ safety Bryan Cook is quietly stepping into a new role.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 24

Justin Reid Left a Huge Impact on Young Chiefs Safeties

The Kansas City Chiefs went into this year's training camp without one of the more crucial pieces from their dynasty reign in safety Justin Reid. Reid was signed by the New Orleans Saints this offseason to a three-year deal worth $31.5 million, ending his three seasons with the Chiefs organization.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 15

Chiefs Defender Listed As Breakout Star Candidate in 2025

One of the biggest departures this offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs was losing safety Justin Reid to the New Orleans Saints. During his Chiefs tenure, Reid and the Chiefs made the Super Bowl each season, which has now made Reid a two-time Super Bowl champion.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / July 14

Justin Reid: Jaden Hicks is ready to step into my former role with Chiefs

Safety Justin Reid started the last three Super Bowls for the Chiefs, but he won't be on the field in Brazil against the Chargers in Week One of the 2025 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 10

NFL safety defends 49ers QB Brock Purdy's contract: 'A guy like that deserves to be paid'

Veteran safety Justin Reid, the younger brother of former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid, is gearing up for his first season with the New Orleans Saints after signing a three-year, $31.5 million deal.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Justin Reid Reveals Unfiltered Thoughts About Chiefs

Each of the last three Kansas City Chiefs seasons ended on Super Bowl Sunday. Fans may still be nursing some fresh wounds from the most recent result though that loss was preceded by two remarkable triumphs. Of course Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid deserve a load of credit for that run.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / June 26

Chiefs sitting on a gold mine with breakout star ready to take over in 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs lost a hustler in their secondary this offseason when Justin Reid signed with the Saints. It's not easy finding someone to replace what Reid can provide but the Chiefs hopefully already have a replacement in mind.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / June 25

Former Chiefs Safety Sounds Off on Kansas City

This offseason has been filled with ups and downs for the Kansas City Chiefs. The franchise is still getting through the mental loss of Super Bowl LIX to the Philadelphia Eagles, but the roster looks better on paper going into the new campaign.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / June 17

Justin Reid just reminded the NFL he’s a genius on and off the field

Justin Reid's elite mental acuity should never be questioned. Reid, a veteran safety for the New Orleans Saints, has already more than proven himself physically and mentally at the highest level of professional football by earning a third big-money deal in free agency this offseason.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / June 13

Key Saints offseason addition has already shown he can do another job in the case of an emergency for New Orleans

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / June 9

Justin Reid admits Chiefs simply weren’t ready for Eagles in Super Bowl 59

Kansas City Chiefs fans are hoping to forget about the ugliness that was Super Bowl 59 but unfortunately, until Super Bowl 60 is played (and hopefully what happens in that game is the Chiefs get back in the win column) we'll have to keep hearing about how the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Chiefs in the last NFL game of the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 28

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Chiefs Justin Reid Replacement Labeled Best-Kept Secret

The Kansas City Chiefs lost starting safety Justin Reid in free agency to the New Orleans Saints, so they will need someone to step up and fill the void that he left behind.

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New Orleans Saints News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Justin Reid Breaks Down His Decision to Join Saints

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 / 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 / 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.

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.