Chiefs Are Re-Signing All-Pro Safety Justin Reid

Kansas City, MO – March 6, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are locking in a cornerstone of their defense, re-signing All-Pro safety Justin Reid to a multi-year deal, sources confirmed on March 6, 2025. After a disheartening 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, where the secondary struggled to contain a barrage of over 200 passing yards, Chiefs GM Brett Veach has doubled down on Reid, opting to extend the 28-year-old standout as his $31.5 million contract expires. The move signals stability for a team aiming to rebound in 2025.

Reid, who joined the Chiefs in 2022 from the Houston Texans, has been a linchpin at free safety, amassing 232 tackles, 4 interceptions, and 20 pass deflections across 47 starts (PFF) through 2024. His All-Pro nod in 2022 and steady play—projected at 87 tackles and 2 interceptions in 2024-2025—helped anchor Super Bowl LVIII’s triumph. Yet, last season’s Super Bowl collapse exposed cracks, with Reid’s coverage (78.2 PFF grade) unable to thwart the Eagles’ attack. Despite whispers of letting him walk amid a tight $11.5 million cap (Over The Cap), Veach has secured Reid with a reported three-year, $24 million extension, banking on his leadership and experience.

The decision comes amid a roster overhaul. Trading Joe Thuney to the Bears and releasing Carson Wentz freed cap space, but retaining Reid—over younger options like Bryan Cook and Chamarri Conner—prioritizes continuity. With Patrick Mahomes taking a career-high 47 sacks and Chris Jones’ $34 million cap hit looming, Reid’s presence at $8 million annually (a cap-friendly drop from $10.5 million) keeps the secondary intact alongside Trent McDuffie. His vocal leadership, honed under Steve Spagnuolo, remains a quiet strength Chiefs Kingdom values.

Fan reactions on X (@ChiefsFocus) are mixed: “Reid’s solid—keep the vet!” clashes with “Cook’s cheaper!” Yet, with the NFL’s 2025 cap rising to $279.2 million, Veach’s bet on Reid over a draft pick like Malaki Starks reflects faith in proven talent. As the Chiefs reload post-Super Bowl setback, Reid’s extension could steady a defense eager to reclaim its edge. Will Reid’s return spark a Chiefs resurgence?