Justin Reid Says Both The Chiefs And Him Wanted To Stay In Kansas City: “I was also texting Coach Spags and Coach Merritt the whole time to see if something could be worked out, but the only constant in this business is change. I don’t think it was a lack of want to on either side, but rather just a product of the situation and beat salary cap space was available, and what moves were an emphasis of the offseason. I was trying to wait to see if we could get something worked out, and it just didn’t work out. That’s why I ended up choosing the Saints.”

Justin Reid Says Both The Chiefs And Him Wanted To Stay In Kansas City: “I was also texting Coach Spags and Coach Merritt the whole time to see if something could be worked out, but the only constant in this business is change. I don’t think it was a lack of want to on either side, but rather just a product of the situation and beat salary cap space was available, and what moves were an emphasis of the offseason. I was trying to wait to see if we could get something worked out, and it just didn’t work out. That’s why I ended up choosing the Saints.”

Justin Reid’s statement reflects a sense of mutual respect and understanding between him and the Kansas City Chiefs, despite not being able to work out a deal. It’s clear that both sides wanted to continue the relationship, but the constraints of the salary cap and the team’s priorities in the offseason played a significant role in the decision. Reid’s attempt to stay involved with the Chiefs’ coaching staff through texting Coach Spagnuolo and Coach Merritt shows his desire to remain in Kansas City, but ultimately, the situation was not conducive to making that happen. His decision to join the Saints was a result of these factors, rather than any lack of desire to stay with the Chiefs.