Ed Reed knew right from the start of free agency that he wanted to play for the Texans and that his days in Baltimore were over.
Free agent safety Ed Reed signed with the Houston Texans on Friday, bolstering their defense with championship experience.
The first week of NFL free agency isn't over yet, and it's already becoming difficult to keep track of who's coming and going.
The Houston Texans gave safety Ed Reed the star treatment on Thursday while losing another key player in free agency.
Power at the Superdome suddenly, oddly went out, putting the nation's biggest sporting event on hold for more than a half-hour Sunday and interrupting a back-and-forth Super Bowl in which Joe Flacco's three touchdown passes and Jacoby Jones' 108-yard kickoff return gave the Baltimore Ravens a 22-point lead over the San Francisco 49ers that dwindled to 34-29 late in the fourth quarter.
It was as if linebacker Ray Lewis, safety Bernard Pollard and the rest of the Baltimore Ravens' defense set out to provide a quarter-by-quarter demonstration of how they do business.
When it comes to running the Baltimore Ravens defense, Dean Pees has no regard for history, tradition or statistics.
It was as if linebacker Ray Lewis, safety Bernard Pollard and the rest of the Baltimore Ravens' defense set out to provide a quarter-by-quarter demonstration of how they do business.
Ravens safety Ed Reed isn't planning on joining teammate Ray Lewis in retirement after the Super Bowl.
Matchups for the AFC championship game Sunday between the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Baltimore overcame an assortment of injuries and obstacles to return to the AFC championship game, one victory from reaching the Super Bowl.
After dancing before and after the game and making a team-high 13 tackles in between, Ray Lewis took a lap around the stadium to thank the fans of Baltimore for their support over the past 17 years.
A game that featured nearly 800 yards in offense, an interception return for a touchdown, helmet-loosening hits and a thrilling finish may best be remembered for what it didn't have: Controversy over the officiating.
Ed Reed's mind wasn't focused on football this offseason. At age 33, the future Hall of Fame safety said more important matters drew his attention.
Ed Reed walked to the postgame podium with his left ankle wrapped in tape.
"He's a great runner and he has great ability to make people miss," Ravens cornerback Cary Williams said. "He's elusive. He's a guy that can put his foot in the ground and move and get to a different direction. He's having a great year and he's done some great things for that team. We look forward to the challenge out there of going against him."
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"They're just as physical as we are," Williams replied, offering what in his mind is probably the highest compliment he could pay another team's players.
