Although Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider opted to stay put at the Nov. 10 trade deadline, that’s not to say he didn’t have options — including potentially moving on from one of their veteran defensive leaders.
“Several teams” were interested in Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed leading up to the deadline but the team wasn’t motivated to move him, ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler reported on Wednesday. No potential suitors were named.
The veteran tackle was previously named a trade candidate
on Oct. 31, meaning Reed likely had a substantial market in the weeks prior to to the deadline and wasn’t just a name thrown around at the last minute. However, considering the Seahawks sit at 5-4 and their defense is allowing the fewest yards as well as the fifth=fewest points per game, it would’ve made little sense trade away a player of his caliber.
He remains under contract through 2028, so it’s currently unclear why they would’ve considered moving on especially given his leadership and more importantly — production, where he remains a crucial part of Seattle’s defensive front.
Through nine games this season, the longtime interior lineman has recorded 20 total tackles — including three for a loss, four quarterback hits and a sack while remaining an instrumental piece in stopping the run.
Drafted 49th overall by Seattle in the 2016 NFL Draft, Reed has spent nine of his 11 seasons with the Seahawks and most recently signed a three-year deal worth up to $25 million with the team in March of 2025.
