Safety Justin Reid's return to practice injects much-needed energy and leadership, sparking hope for the Saints' defense.

Reid's injury is also the latest adjustment the Saints have had to make at safety. Tyrann Mathieu unexpectedly retired just before training camp, leading the team to sign veteran Julian Blackmon. But then Blackmon suffered a season-ending injury in Week 1, causing the team to turn to rookie Jonas Sanker.

Reid was sidelined for Week 14 at Tampa Bay due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 13 at Miami, and he's now in danger of having to sit out again in Week 15. He'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday versus the Panthers.

Falcons Hate Week isn't lost on Saints vet Justin Reid, even if the Louisiana native doesn't call it that. He's eager to play against the 'Failcons.'

During a season that has been as rough as many on the outside expected, the New Orleans Saints safety has emerged as an important voice in the team’s locker room.

In sports you sometimes get the saying, "If you cannot beat them, join them." For former Chiefs defensive back Justin Reid, that almost became a reality. But how true can that statement be for a player that has both won and lost against a team on the ...

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 ...

Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) pressures Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) in the second half during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel [email protected] ...