Jerrick Reed II, a familiar face from the Emerald City’s own 2023 NFL Draft class, is officially back in the NFC West, but not in the green and blue. The Arizona Cardinals just snagged the safety for their practice squad, a move that quietly puts a former Seahawk right back in our backyard.
Cardinals’ Secondary Takes a Hit Early
First off, the Cardinals’ secondary is taking some hits early in the regular season, which, let’s be real, is never a good look for any team. They just placed safety and special teams ace Kitan Crawford on injured reserve. Crawford went down hard in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 13, leaving the field on a cart. Talk about a tough break for the guy! To cover that gap, Arizona immediately pulled Kalen King up from their practice squad to the active roster. It shows they’re scrambling a bit, trying to patch things up as quickly as possible. Every team faces injury challenges, but watching a rival deal with it early always makes you wonder what’s going on.
New Faces in the Desert, a Familiar Face in Focus
Beyond the active roster shuffle, the Cardinals also made some moves to beef up their practice squad, and that’s where things get interesting for us 12s. They signed two new guys: cornerback Art Green and safety Jerrick Reed II. Meanwhile, wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette was released from the practice squad. Green, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound corner, spent the last two seasons with the Giants, racking up 5 tackles on defense and 13 special teams tackles, including a forced fumble. He even had 11 special teams tackles in 11 games in 2025 alone. The 26-year-old undrafted rookie from Houston entered the league with Denver in 2023 before heading to New York. He’s a special teams grinder, no doubt.
But the real head-turner? Jerrick Reed II. This dude is a Seahawk through and through, at least to us! Seattle picked him up as the 198th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of New Mexico. He suited up for 20 games in the green and blue. Then, after being claimed off waivers by the Titans, he played 3 games with Tennessee last season, even getting a start. Now, the 26-year-old safety, with his 9 defensive tackles and 15 special teams tackles across 23 career NFL games, is wearing #33 for the *Cardinals*. You gotta wonder what the plan is there, bringing a former divisional rival’s draft pick right back into the mix. It’s a move that certainly caught our eye here in the Emerald City.
What This Means for the NFC West
So, while the Cardinals are busy shuffling their roster at their training center in Tempe, Arizona, to deal with injuries and depth issues, the sight of Jerrick Reed II back in the NFC West is definitely something to keep an eye on. It’s early in the regular season, but these kinds of practice squad moves can sometimes pay dividends or highlight underlying issues. For the Hawks, it’s just another reminder of who’s out there on the opposite sidelines. You know Macdonald’s squad is watching every single move in the division. Every player counts, even on the practice squad. We’ll be watching to see if Reed II gets a chance to make an impact against his former team later this season. You know we will.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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