Tag: Justin Reid

Chiefs vs. 49ers: Justin Reid intercepts Brock Purdy on opening drive

Check out this video of #Chiefs DB Justin Reid intercepting one of #49ers QB Brock Purdy’s passes in Week 7.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense wasted no time making an early impact in their Super Bowl LVIII rematch against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7.

After a failed fake punt attempt on the Chiefs’ first drive gave San Francisco favorable field position, Kansas City’s defense was quick to respond with a big play.

When 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy rolled out of the pocket against the Chiefs’ defensive line, veteran safety Justin Reid knew exactly where the ball was headed, and was able to jump into the throwing lane to intercept a pass.

Take a look at Reid’s impressive interception in this video, which was posted by the Chiefs’ official Twitter account:

 

Kansas City was unable to score on the ensuing drive, and the Chiefs would enter the second quarter down by three points.

Look for Reid and Kansas City’s other veteran defenders to stay active against San Francisco as the Chiefs look to keep their undefeated record intact heading into Week 8.

Chiefs DB Justin Reid discusses the challenge of stopping George Kittle: ‘A fun guy to go against’

Kansas City #Chiefs defensive back Justin Reid discusses the challenge of stopping George Kittle: ‘A fun guy to go against’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid has never been shy about covering the best offensive players in the league. He prides himself on these matchups as he approaches this Sunday’s game against George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers.

Reid shared his thoughts on facing Kittle again during Thursday’s press conference.

“Oh, Huge challenge. All around tight end. I mean, him (George Kittle) and (Travis) Kelce are like the two best in the business, but he does it all.” said Reid. “He runs vertical routes, runs pivot routes, Big Red Zone target. Very comfortable guy for Brock Purdy to throw to great hands and a willing blocker. Sure, everyone’s seen the tapes of him blocking guys. Loves to get down and dirty, but just a fun guy to go against and for me, those are the type of challenges that you want as a guy that covers tight ends, is to go against guys like that and see where you step up.”

Kittle has a reputation for trash-talking during games, and Reid embraces the back-and-forth moments as both sides play mind games to gain a competitive advantage.

“Yeah, I mean, it makes it a little more fun,” said Reid. “the more years you get into it. But it’s always very friendly at the end of it.”

The Chiefs’ secondary got the best of Kittle during the Super Bowl, so there will be extra motivation to head into Sunday’s showdown.

Khalen Saunders used to show Chiefs teammates his high school RB highlights

Surprised by Khalen Saunders’ INT return? You wouldn’t be if you were one of his Chiefs teammates. He used to show them his high school highlights at running back:


New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders delivered the play of the game on Monday Night when he intercepted Patrick Mahomes then took off. He caught the pass in the end zone and never considered going down for a touchback. Saunders returned the ball to the 35-yard line, displaying surprising athleticism.

Well, it wasn’t that surprising if you were a member of the Kansas City Chiefs from 2019 to 2022. Justin Reid revealed to Kay Adams that Saunders used to show them his high school highlight tape on a yearly basis. Adams was able to get the highlights in enough time for the two to watch it live on her show “Up and Adams.”

Saunders was smaller at the time, obviously, but not that much smaller. Reid revealed Saunders’ nickname was the minibus. How did this come up every year?

Every year, Saunders would talk about how he used to play running back and could still play offense. Of course, players were skeptical because of his weight, and every year someone would take the bait. All it took was for one vocal doubter and Saunders would pull out the tape as proof.

Reid added that “If anybody had to get a pick, I think everyone in Kansas City was happy it was him.”

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Chiefs DB Justin Reid supports having significant others attend games

Kansas City #Chiefs defensive back Justin Reid supports having significant others attend games | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs’ undefeated 5-0 start has them atop the NFL and poised to secure the elusive three-peat Super Bowl title.

Chiefs safety Justin Reid has contributed to the last two titles and is a trusted veteran in the secondary. He appeared as a guest in a recent episode of the ‘Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams’ to give his insight on a topic many have shown interest in, especially with tight end Travis Kelce and music superstar Taylor Swift.

“Absolutely. Who doesn’t play better when they want to impress their girlfriend?” said Reid, proudly praising the importance of having significant others attend games. “Taylor (Swift), come to all the games. Taylor, keep coming,”

Reid received a fantastic surprise during the Chiefs victory on Monday Night Football over the New Orleans Saints. In a sea of fans at Arrowhead Stadium, he spotted his girlfriend Marissa Rand holding up a sign revealing that she and the Chiefs defensive back are expecting their first baby together.

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The “Justin, I’m pregnant” sign and the precious moment were captured on their joint Instagram accounts on Tuesday, with Rand supplying the caption: “I heard Super Bowl babies are God’s favorite ;).”

Throwback to Justin Reid’s outstanding performance vs. Ravens in AFC Championship Game

Take a look at the outstanding plays made by #Chiefs DB Justin Reid during Kansas City’s last matchup against the #Ravens.

The Kansas City Chiefs will rely on their outstanding secondary to keep the Baltimore Ravens at bay in Week 1, and veteran safety Justin Reid figures to be a key part of their strategy.

Earlier this year, Reid put together a spectacular performance against the Ravens in the AFC Championship Game, which bodes well for his chances to make an outsized impact on Thursday night.

Nick Jacobs, an Emmy-winning sports producer at KSHB 41 News in Kansas City, broke down Reid’s previous outing against Baltimore on Twitter this week, highlighting his best moments from the game that sent the Chiefs to Super Bowl LVIII.

Check out the top clips that Jacobs posted below:

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Though Reid wasn’t in Kansas City’s lineup during the preseason, his experience against Lamar Jackson should prove to be a great benefit for the Chiefs, who will have their hands full at Arrowhead Stadium to kick off their regular season.

Chiefs safety Justin Reid provides an update on his injury status for Thursday vs. Ravens

Kansas City #Chiefs safety Justin Reid provides an update on his injury status for Thursday vs. Baltimore #Ravens | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs hope to get their starters healthy and back on the field for Thursday’s season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Multiple defensive veterans missed preseason games due to injury, so the team will focus on having them available for action.

Chiefs safety Justin Reid addressed his injury status to reporters on Sunday after practice.

“Just had a quad injury, pull, Just wanted to play it smart and safe. I had a couple of years in the system already, so there was no reason to try and overextend myself to the point where I made the injury worse,” said Reid. “The primary focus was just getting back healthy, and our training room did a great job of that. We took our time with it. This past week has been really good for me to get my feet back underneath me and be ready to go Thursday.”

Reid didn’t play during the preseason, as he decided to play it safe in hopes of not straining the quad more. He reiterated that he is healthy and ready to play against the Ravens this Thursday.

“Oh yeah, absolutely,” Reid said. “No limit. We’re going to be out there flying around. I would not play if I did not feel like I would be an asset to the team to help us win.”

The veteran safety is an essential member of the defensive secondary and is still in line to play a role on special teams. The new kickoff rule could still allow Reid to be utilized as the kicker in specific situations.

Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo on injured players: ‘More frustrating than annoying‘

Kansas City #Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo on injured players: ‘More frustrating than annoying‘ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs enter their final preseason game on Thursday, but they are still unsure about their defensive plans due to key players being unavailable.

On Tuesday, Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo revealed to reporters his frustrations with multiple injuries on defense.

“Yeah, so, more frustrating than annoying because it’s really part of it. I was – I made this point in our (defensive) unit meeting the other day, but I don’t believe – we couldn’t have because J-Reid (Justin Reid) hasn’t had any practice snaps, right?” said Spagnuolo. “So, I don’t believe we’ve had the – let’s call it our top 11, 12, or 13, whatever that is. I don’t think we’ve had them on the field for one play. That’s concerning (and) frustrating. Now, I did say to them, ‘Those things are out of our control. I can’t control guys getting hurt, (but) what we can control is our conditioning and being ready to play and all of that.'”

The significant injuries in the secondary have affected the competition for the second starting cornerback position. According to Spagnuolo, the decision has become more complex.

“It’s making it really difficult to decide which way to go,” said Spagnuolo. “We’ve got one more game. Some of these guys will play that are still fighting for jobs, but we can’t say there is a starting other corner right now, in all honesty.”

Chris Jones has also not played in the preseason but is expected to be ready for the regular season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.

Chiefs rookie describes being mentored by veteran DB Justin Reid

#Chiefs rookie Jaden Hicks told the media that veteran DB Justin Reid has taken him under his wing during training camp. | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs’ opening preseason game was missing several veteran players due to injury. The absent starters allowed rookies more opportunities to experience their first NFL game in Saturday’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Chiefs rookie defensive back Jaden Hicks spoke with reporters on Monday after practice about his first NFL game and learning from starting safety Justin Reid.

“It was amazing seeing all the guys getting ready for the game,” said Hicks. “Getting all the jitters out as well. But yeah, it was good. Good atmosphere.”

Hicks earned a reputation for being a versatile defensive back during his college career, a trait that was viewed highly by Steve Spagnuolo and veteran defensive players. He spoke about taking this from Reid, who returned to practice Monday for the first time since his injury.

“He’s been amazing so far, coaching me, learning what he’s learning. He’s showing me how to see plays and attack block stuff like that. So he’s been such a helpful guy in the room.” said Hicks, who anticipates Reid’s full return to contact practices soon. “(He) put the helmet on today.”

Hicks will hope for more opportunities and less jitters when he has his first home game at Arrowhead Stadium this Saturday against the Detroit Lions.

Chiefs Dave Toub details plans for the new kickoff rule utilizing Harrison Butker

Kansas City #Chiefs Dave Toub details plans for the new kickoff rule utilizing Harrison Butker | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for the new season at training camp with various new procedures and personnel.

Chiefs Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub spoke with reporters after Saturday’s practice. He focused on the new kickoff rules this season and broke down his plans for the Chiefs, including personnel and hitting the target zone.

“(Harrison) Butker’s gonna be our main kickoff guy, I mean, hands down. Because he can move the ball and do a lot of different things, he’s our most talented kickoff guy,” said Toub. “Other guys that can kick off, Justin (Reid) and Louis (Rees-Zammit), he’ll be able to kick off and be able to cover, so you just want them to get the ball into the target zone, where you’re trying to pin them down there, just with a good kick, and you’ve actually got eleven guys covering instead of ten.”

The change in kickoff rules will require the kicker to be more involved in coverage and get physical. The other change will be the location of the kick, which will hit a specific target zone.

“We’ve learned that you want to try to kick the ball without a lot of hang time. (It’s) a low ball that probably goes inside the 10, but maybe skips into the end zone,” said Toub. “A ball that they can’t get to right away. If they catch a ball on a line drive at the 10-yard line, it’s gonna be easy for them to get it out to the 30 like that, so you have to try to kick it away from the returners if you can. Hit it into the target zone and skip it into the end zone, possibly for a touchback where you get the ball at the 20. That’s the ultimate goal on the kickoff.”

The process of adjusting to the new rules will be ongoing, and there are expected to be more penalties during the preseason and early weeks of the regular season.

Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo discusses rookie Jaden Hicks’ versatility in training camp

Kansas City #Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo discusses rookie Jaden Hicks’ versatility in training camp | @EdEastonJr

Since taking over the job before the 2019 season, Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s game plan has been rightfully praised. He has found ways to get the most out of his young talent while encouraging his veterans to have a strong voice in the locker room.

Spagnuolo addressed the emergence of rookie defensive back Jaden Hicks as a versatile option in the secondary while speaking with reporters after Monday’s practice.

“One thing that sticks out about Jaden (Hicks) is he’s tall and long, and, yeah, he’s playing a bunch of different positions. It’s kind of he’s going through what Chamarri Conner went through last year, where you’re trying to learn everything in the volume of the defense, and yet he’s not just learning one spot,” said Spagnuolo. “I mean, J. Reid (Justin Reid), we’re not gonna have for a little bit here, so it’s a blessing and a curse, right? J. Reid doesn’t get the reps, but somebody else gets those reps, and right now, it’s Jaden that’s benefiting.”

Justin Reid being held out of practice with a right quad injury has opened the door for more opportunities in camp for Hicks and other young players in the secondary. The veteran’s return will make things interesting regarding who loses reps before the preseason.