Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agent CB D.J. Reed. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Reed joins the Lions after spending the last three seasons (2022-24) with the New York Jets. In 2024, Reed started all 14 games in which he appeared and produced 64 tackles (52 solo), 11 pass defenses, four tackles for loss and 1.0 sack.
He was originally selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round (142nd overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. He played the first two seasons (2018-19) of his career with the 49ers before spending two seasons (2020-21) with the Seattle Seahawks.
In 101-career games (70 starts), Reed has recorded 405 tackles (320 solo), 51 pass defenses, six interceptions, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 2.0 sacks.
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New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) defends during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) drops into coverage during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) grabs Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) waits for the snap against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) in action against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) runs a pattern against New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during an NFL football game on Monday, Nov. 06, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) catches a pass during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) reacts against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason, right, runs against New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) tackles Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) defends during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) defends during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) defends during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
