Report: Chiefs signing Jarran Reed to 1-year deal

Free-agent defensive tackle Jarran Reed is signing a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The deal is worth up to $7 million and includes $5 million guaranteed, Rapoport adds.

Reed was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Friday after the franchise couldn't find a trade partner.

The 28-year-old started 63 games over five seasons in Seattle. He produced 194 tackles, 22 sacks, and 22 tackles for loss.

The Seahawks had initially hoped Reed would help free up cap space by reworking his contract. However, the veteran defender sought a long-term commitment from the club.

Reed will likely rotate with Derrick Nnadi and Tershawn Wharton on a stout Chiefs front four next to All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones.

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