Jarran Reed, Seahawks Agree to New 2-Year Contract Worth Reported $23M

The Seattle Seahawks announced on Monday night they have re-signed defensive tackle Jarran Reed on a two-year contract, with NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reporting the deal is worth $23 million.

Reed celebrated the new deal via social media:

The 27-year-old was drafted by Seattle in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft out of Alabama. 

Reed served a six-game suspension to start last season because of a domestic assault investigation from April 2017. He was not charged nor arrested.

Reed acknowledged the suspension on Twitter once he was disciplined last July:

When on the field, Reed has 15.5 sacks, 44 quarterback hits and 156 tackles (80 solo) across 56 games (47 starts) since the Seahawks drafted him. He enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2018 with a career-high 10.5 sacks, 24 quarterback hits and 50 tackles in 16 regular-season starts.

Reed recorded 2.0 sacks and one forced fumble in 10 starts last season.

The Seahawks could still lose 2014 top overall pick Jadeveon Clowney and 2013 fifth overall pick Ziggy Ansah along the defensive line in free agency. If both pass-rushers leave, Reed returning to his 2018 form will become even more important in Seattle.