The Lions found their replacement for Carlton Davis less than an hour after his signing with the Patriots was reported. Per FOX NFL’s Jordan Schultz, Reed’s contract includes $32 million guaranteed. With the Jets looking to get younger and fellow cornerback Sauce Gardner needing an extension, they chose not to re-sign Reed, allowing him to hit the open market. Reed broke up 11 passes and notched two TFLs plus a sack last year despite missing three games. He averaged 11 pass breakups during this three-year stint in New York.

Reed has reliably manned the Jets’ defensive-right side of the field since 2021 but with a potential extension incoming for Sauce Gardner, the team recognizes it must move on from the 28-year-old Reed. A new deal for Gardner is not immediately imminent; he has one year remaining on his contract. The deal, whenever it arrives, is expected to reset the cornerback market though. Hughes notes that the Jets are likely to re-sign slot DB/safety Isaiah Oliver after a successful first season in New York. Oliver played under new DC Steve Wilks with the 49ers in 2023.

Reed has dealt with concussions before, and he’ll need to get through the protocol in order to return. Brandin Echols is currently playing in Reed’s place.

Reed came into the game listed as a game-time decision after suffering a groin injury in the team’s Monday Night Football loss to the Bills. That said, the Jets get a new face in the locker room in the form of wide receiver Davante Adams, who will suit up for his new team just five days after being acquired via trade with the Raiders.