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DJ Reed chooses Jets, felt Seahawks offer was ‘disrespectful’
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Defensive again D.J. Reed signed a three-year deal price $33 million with the New York Jets Tuesday.
Reed determined to hitch the Jets, offended by the Seahawks’ provide to maintain him in Seattle.
D.J. Reed (2) of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates his interception with teammates throughout a sport in opposition to the Detroit Lions at Lumen Subject Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle.
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“For my part and my agent’s opinion, it was disrespectful for my degree of play and the participant that I’m,” Reed advised reporters Thursday. “I’m not going to get into specifics as a result of I don’t wish to bash anyone or do something like that, however I undoubtedly know my price and I really feel like my price ought to’ve been extra.
“That’s simply how I really feel about myself. However I’m grateful to be a Jet.”
Seattle Seahawks defensive again D.J. Reed chases a play throughout a sport in opposition to the Detroit Lions Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle.
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Reed, who stated he needed to remain in Seattle as a result of he appreciated his time there, was a fifth-round decide by the San Francisco 49ers within the 2018 NFL Draft.
He spent two seasons with the 49ers earlier than being launched. Reed was later claimed off waivers by the Seahawks earlier than the 2020 season, and he became a high participant at his place.
Reed stated he nonetheless feels underappreciated due to his 5-foot-9 peak, however he plans on being the Jets’ high cornerback and desires to cowl every opponent’s high receiver.
D.J. Reed of the Seattle Seahawks traces up in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Subject Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle.
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“Oh, yeah, with out a query, I really feel like I’m a CB1,” Reed stated. “I feel it’s apparent, however when individuals take a look at my peak, they are saying, ‘Oh, he’s a great CB2.’ However no, in case you watch my tape from final 12 months and the 12 months earlier than that, it’s CB1. Like, my stats evaluate to the All-Professionals. … My stats are proper there with these guys.
“It’s going to be like a hand becoming within the glove, I feel.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.