Justin Reid highlighted as Saints' player of the day ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
With 21 days until the season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13, the New Orleans Saints named Justin Reid as their player of the day. Reid, a safety, enters his second year with the Saints after a challenging debut season. He showed promise toward the end of the last season, recording 72 tackles and 1 touchdown interception. As the most experienced member of the Saints' secondary, expectations are high for Reid to be a key contributor in the 2026 season. He was previously a standout for the Kansas City Chiefs, winning two Super Bowl titles during his stint.
- •Justin Reid is the Saints' player of the day as of August 23, 2026.
- •The Saints play the Detroit Lions in the season opener on September 13.
- •Reid's 2025 season included 72 tackles and an interception returned for a touchdown.
- •He has eight years of NFL experience, including two Super Bowl wins with the Chiefs.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Justin Reid is the Saints Player of Day 21
"Justin Reid enters Year 2 with the New Orleans Saints shouldering heightened expectations. The veteran safety is a key piece in the secondary.
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