March 14 (UPI) — The Kansas City Chiefs are signing former Houston Texans star safety Justin Reid to a multiyear contract.
League sources told ESPN, NFL Media and Pro Football Network on Monday night that Reid agreed to a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the Chiefs that includes $20 million guaranteed. The team has yet to confirm the agreement, which is pending a physical.
With the pending addition of Reid, the Chiefs are expected to move on from All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu, who became an unrestricted free agent this off-season. According to ESPN, Kansas City never offered Mathieu a new pact, as the franchise planned to go in a different direction.
Reid, 25, spent his first four NFL seasons with the Texans, who selected him in the third round of the 2018 draft. In 57 career games, he has compiled 315 total tackles, seven interceptions, 23 pass breakups, two sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
The Chiefs are expected to plug Reid into their starting lineup opposite fellow safety Juan Thornhill.