[6] Reid was hired by the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL) on January 23, 2008 as their outside linebackers coach.
Reid was awarded the "game football" by coach Tony Sparano after the Dolphins 17–10 win over the San Diego Chargers on October 5, 2008.
On January 7, 2010, Reid was officially announced as the new defensive coordinator and associate head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers.
[8] On January 6, 2016, Reid was chosen by coach Steve Addazio as defensive coordinator for Boston College.
[9] Reid joined the staff at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in early 2022 as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.