The Sconi

The Green Bay Packers have inked “workhouse” tackle Jarran Reed to a free-agent deal that makes him the new anchor of their defense.

Although details of the new deal have not been disclosed, the Packers have long shown an interest in Reed, with the team being linked to him in 2016 before the Seattle Seahawks selected him in the second round of the NFL Draft, FanNation reported.

During his first six seasons in the league, Reed has earned the reputation of a “disruptive” force, amassing four seasons with at least 20 pressures, including a 10.5-sack season in 2018 when he also had 50 pressures.

In Green Bay, the 6-3, 306-pound Reed will team with Kenny Clark and Dean Lowry as an every down player on one of the league’s most versatile lines. Soon after inking the deal, the 29-year-old veteran took to Twitter to confirm the deal, posting, "Let’s gooooo #GoPackGo so thankful for the opportunity to continue my career in Green Bay."

Entering the offseason, the Packers had as big of need for help along the defensive line as anyone and general manager Brian Gutekunst had the means to chase the likes of Reed after the team recently dealt All-Pro receiver Davante Adams to Las Vegas, according to USA Today.

In all, Reed spent five seasons in Seattle, accumulating 22 sacks and 58 quarterback hits over 72 games. He spent last season with the Kansas City Chiefs and created 2.5 sacks and 12 quarterback hits in 17 games.