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Seahawks trade for John Reid proves the DJ Reed effect is real

Dec 27, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) makes a reception for a touchdown against Houston Texans cornerback John Reid (34) during the third quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Seahawks traded for cornerback John Reid on Tuesday. Reid might fit the physical requirements that coach Pete Carroll is now looking for. It used to be, as 12s all know, that Carroll liked bigger, taller corners with at least a 32-inch wingspan. Those days are waning.

And a lot of the reason for this might be the success that D.