Reed’s re-negotiated contract saved Falcons $1.5 million

Falcons defensive end Brooks Reed celebrates after he sacks Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Atlanta.

Credit: Curtis Compton

Credit: Curtis Compton

Falcons defensive end Brooks Reed celebrates after he sacks Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Atlanta.

Falcons defensive end Brooks Reed signed his renegotiated contract with the Falcons on Monday.

Reed’s base salary was reduced from $4.5 million to $3 million, but it was guaranteed. His cap number for 2018 is $3.9 million.

Reed’s base salary for 2019 is $4.5 million with a $1 million escalator clause if he makes the Pro Bowl.

Reed previously had $9 million guaranteed in the contract he signed on March 11, 2015.