The Seattle Seahawks announced their decision to designate sophomore safety Jerrick Reed II to return to practice. Reed began the 2024 campaign on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list due to an ACL injury suffered last year. His eventual return should have a massive impact on Seattle's struggling special teams units.
Reed logged a sizable 157 snaps on special teams for the Seahawks last season, according to Pro Football Reference. Just one of Seattle's top-three most snapped special teams players returned this season (Brady Russell), with Nick Bellore and Jon Rhattigan now playing elsewhere. When Reed returns, he should be earmarked for one of those starring roles.
Reed made his impact on special teams last year, totaling a league-high 11 tackles in the third phase prior to suffering his season-ending injury. The Seahawks could certainly use Reed's help on special teams. Jay Harbaugh's unit currently ranks 24th in punt return yards per game (8.1), among other disastrous areas.
Reed also possesses untapped potential at safety. The Seahawks have been banged up in the secondary, with Riq Woolen, Artie Burns, and Tre Brown all nursing ongoing injuries. If corner-turned-safety Coby Bryant returns to playing nickel corner out of necessity, Reed is a player that could assist at safety.
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