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Seahawks’ $44 Million, 11-Year Veteran Earns ‘Heartbeat’ Label After Cardinals Performance

Jarran Reed crossed into the offseason in an unexpected spot for someone who has spent most of his NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks.His playing time had declined, his 2026 cap hit stood at $7.38 million, and Bleacher Report’s Moe…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 3:49 AM
Seahawks’ $44 Million, 11-Year Veteran Earns ‘Heartbeat’ Label After Cardinals Performance
Key Things to Know
  • The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 31-7 in Week 2.
  • Head coach Mike Macdonald called defensive tackle Jarran Reed the heartbeat of the defense.
  • Reed registered his first sack and a team-high four pressures on 12 pass-rush attempts against Arizona.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald praised veteran defensive tackle Jarran Reed following the team's 31-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2. Macdonald labeled the 33-year-old as probably the heartbeat of the defensive line room and the defense after an efficient pass-rushing display.

Reed recorded his first sack of the season and led the team with four pressures across 12 pass-rush attempts. Macdonald also highlighted Reed's leadership and role in making defensive alignment calls amidst Seattle's defensive rotation.

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