Jarran Reed shines in Seahawks' win over Cardinals
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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Jarran Reed delivered a standout performance for the Seattle Seahawks in their 31-7 victory against the Arizona Cardinals on September 21, 2026. Reed recorded his first sack of the season and was credited with four pressures on just 12 pass-rushing attempts. His impact was highlighted by Seahawks defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, who called Reed the 'heartbeat' of the team’s defense. Reed, whose playing time had diminished earlier in the offseason, has emerged as a crucial part of the Seahawks' defensive line rotation, contributing significantly even while participating in fewer snaps. Seattle applied intense pressure on Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett throughout the game, limiting Arizona to only 151 total yards and 10 first downs.
- •Reed finished with one sack and four pressures in the game.
- •Seattle pressured Brissett on 41.9% of dropbacks.
- •Reed played 22 defensive snaps, accounting for 44% of the team's workload.
- •Macdonald praised Reed's versatility and intelligence on the field.
- •This season, Reed remains a key figure amid rotation strategies on the defensive line.
- 6:49 AMYahoo Sports — 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 Moton even identified the veteran defensive tackle as a potential cut candidate in May.Four months […] The post Seahawks’ $44 Million, 11-Year Veteran Earns ‘Heartbeat’ Label After Cardinals Performance appeared first on HEAVY.
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