Seahawks Coach Mike Macdonald’s Appreciation for Jarran Reed
When Mike Macdonald first took on the role of Seahawks head coach, he dedicated significant time discussing the team roster with general manager John Schneider. Amidst players boasting numerous accolades, Schneider consistently highlighted veteran defensive tackle Jarran Reed.
Reed’s Journey and Leadership
Drafted in the second round by the Seahawks in 2016, Reed played five seasons in Seattle before stints with Kansas City in 2021 and Green Bay the following year. He rejoined the Seahawks in 2023. Macdonald, familiar with Reed's on-field abilities since Reed's college days at Alabama—when Macdonald was an assistant with Baltimore—began to truly appreciate Schneider’s praise as he observed Reed’s influence on the team.
"I knew him as a player from Alabama, and I recognized his talent," Macdonald stated. "John spoke highly of him as both a person and a leader, and Reed has lived up to that. He's leading our defense and brings a positive personality to the locker room. He strikes a balance between being focused and relaxed—setting a standard when it’s time to get serious, while keeping the atm...