Eric Reid

Reid was released by the Panthers last month but hasn't been linked to any teams. He has ties to Houston, where his brother Justin has been a starter the past two seasons. Reid struggled in coverage last year but had a career-high 130 tackles. He should resurface on a one-year deal.

The coaching staff and ownership enjoyed his fit into their culture, but his coverage skills weren't up to par last season as evidenced by PFF's No. 69 ranking out of 71 qualifiers. Reid will test the free agent market, and we'll be keeping an eye on the Redskins given his ties to coach Ron Rivera. Only 29, Reid could bounce back in a new spot and will at worst be a tackling machine for the position. He had a career-high 130 tackles last season.

Reid joined the Panthers early last season but took his production to a whole other level in his first full campaign with the team. Compared to his previous career high of 77 tackles, Reid's 130 this season smashed that haul, ranking 12th league-wide and second among safeties. Reid's four sacks also marked a personal best, and although he didn't manage any interceptions, he still defended six passes, maintaining his career average in the category. After signing a three-year extension last February, Reid figures to remain a staple of Carolina's defense in 2020, when his most recent production should significantly elevate his fantasy stock from the start.

Reid has compiled a career-high 119 tackles across 15 games this season while playing an every-down role in Carolina's secondary. The veteran safety will look to close out 2019 strong against the explosive Saints offense Week 17.