Good afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Thursday, October 26 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
With linebacker Uchenna Nwosu requiring season-ending pec surgery, Seattle brought back 2015 second-round selection Frank Clark via free agency. Clark rejoins 2016 second-round selection Jarran Reed, who continues to shine for Seattle's new-look defense after returning home to the Seahawks after time away.
In March, Seattle acquired Reed via free agency as part of an overhaul of their defensive line. Reed has helped the Seahawks turn things around in the running game while also being a big part of the pass rush as they continue to climb the defensive rankings. On the ground, defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt's defense is allowing just 87.2 rushing yards per game (6th) and No. 12 league-wide in total yardage per contest (322.2), and the Seahawks have held three straight opponents under 250 yards while allowing 10 points a game over that span.
The Alabama alum has been a key contributor, tying for team-lead in sacks (4.0) through six games. Per ESPN Analytics, Reed currently ranks in the top 10 amongst all defensive tackles in pass rush wins (14), while tying for the second-highest double team rate (71%) of all interior defenders. In 2018, Reed recorded his career-high of 10.5 sacks next to Clark, who logged a milestone year in sacks of his own (13.0). In 2019, Clark was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, who he would go on to help capture two Super Bowl Championships (LIV, LVII). In 2021, Clark and Reed were reunited when Reed spent a season with Kansas City, playing 16 games. On Wednesday, Reed discussed getting his former teammate and close friend back.
"It's always good to get my good friend back," said Reed. "Our daughters grew up together. Everybody in our families, we're close. Even when I left Kansas City we stayed in contact. We've been friends for, what, eight years now. It's just beyond being a teammate. That's one of my really good friends."
As Seattle reunites with Clark after five seasons away with Kansas City and the Denver Broncos, his reunion with a red-hot Reed can prove to be pivotal for the 4-2 Seahawks' continued success in 2023.
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Take a look at photos of defensive tackle Jarran Reed from his seven-year career in the NFL, including his first five in Seattle. Jones signed with the Seahawks as a free agent on March 16, 2023. Read more.
Seattle's defense kept up the pressure in the second half with Jarran Reed chasing Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers out of the pocket.
Jarran Reed and Brenden Jackson celebrate after forcing the Giants to punt.
Seattle's Nazair Jones and Jarran Reed combine to sack Washington's Kirk Cousins.
Seattle's run defense was solid once again with Garrison Smith, Jarran Reed and K.J. Wright making a stop.
Defensive tackle Jarran Reed sports a robe befitting his first class seat for the victorious flight back to Seattle.
Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed gets fired up before kickoff.
Seahawks defensive linemen Jadeveon Clowney and Jarran Reed talk on the sideline while waiting for the opening coin toss. The game marked Reed's return after a six game suspension.
Seahawks defensive lineman Jarran Reed reacts after a third down stop in the first quarter.
Jarran Reed focuses during pregame warmups.
Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed strips the ball away from 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as Seattle's Poona Ford closes in.
Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed pressures Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins into an incomplete pass.
Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed pressures Kirk Cousins into throwing incomplete pass that was originally ruled a fumble in the third quarter.
Seahawks Jadeveon Clowney and Jarran Reed sack Eagles quarterback Josh McCown on fourth down with two minutes left in the game to stop a Philadelphia scoring threat.
Seahawks defensive lineman Jarran Reed brings down Jets quarterback Sam Darnold.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) rushes the quarterback while being blocked by Los Angeles Chargers offensive guard Matt Feiler (71) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid talks to Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) gets set on defense during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) celebrates a fourth down stop during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday Dec. 16, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Chiefs defeated the Chargers 34-28. (John McGillen via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is pressured by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed, right, recovers a fumble as Pittsburgh Steelers center Kendrick Green (53) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed picks up a Pittsburgh Steelers fumble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones (95) is joined by teammates defensive end Frank Clark (55) and defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) as time runs out in their win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photos/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) celebrates a sack of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) celebrates after a sack during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is chased by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) during the first half of the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo.. (AP Photos/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed urges the crowd to get loud during the first half of the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo.. (AP Photos/Reed Hoffmann)
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) reacts to a stop against the New England Patriots during an NFL game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) outruns Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) on a scramble during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) watches against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is unable to throw a pass for a completion after being sacked by Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) plays defense during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
