Seven-year veteran cornerback D.J. Reed signed a new contract with the Detroit Lions. Reed, a former fifth-round pick, spent the 2024 season with the New York Jets but has also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.
BREAKING: Free agent CB D.J. Reed plans to sign with the #Lions on a 3-year, $48M that includes $32M fully guaranteed, multiple sources tell @NFLonFOX.
One of the top corners on the market lands a lucrative deal in Detroit. pic.twitter.com/YuqJ1HhwvI
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 10, 2025
D.J. Reed, Detroit Lions, Agree to Contract
The New York Jets did not play up to offseason expectations in 2024, but that didn’t stop D.J. Reed from having a strong season. Starting and appearing in 14 games, the veteran cornerback finished the season with 11 passes defended, one sack, 64 tackles, four tackles-for-loss, and a 70.7 PFF grade, the 31st-best mark out of 118 eligible players. Despite Reed’s strong play and the return of a now-healthy Aaron Rodgers, the Jets missed the playoffs and finished with one of the NFL’s worst record.
D.J. Reed originally entered the league as a fifth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Selected by the San Francisco 49ers, the Kansas State product couldn’t make a home for himself in the Golden State. Spending most of his first two years on the bench, the team waived Reed ahead of the 2020 season. The cornerback landed with the Seattle Seahawks and quickly became a key part of the secondary. Reed appeared in 10 games for Seattle in 2020, making eight starts while recording two interceptions, seven passes defended, 62 tackles, two tackles-f0r-loss, and a 75.2 PFF grade.
Reed proved this wasn’t a fluke in 2021, as he finished the 2021 season with another strong campaign and turned his impressive play into a new contract with the New York Jets. Joining Robert Saleh’s squad in 2022, the free agent signee finished the 2022 season with one interception, 80 tackles, and one tackle-for-loss.
Since signing his rookie contract, D.J. Reed has appeared in 101 games while making 70 starts. While on the field, the veteran has recorded six interceptions, 51 passes defended, two sacks, 414 tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss, and two quarterback hits. Despite his strong play, he has never made the Pro Bowl or earned a spot on an All-Pro team.
