Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 09/05/2008
1. Ed Reed 's injury keeps him out for most of the season. The Ravens won't scare as many quarterbacks if Reed isn't back in the secondary. But it is unknown how long his neck and shoulder injuries will sideline him.
The FanHouse - NFL (Free subscription) | 09/04/2008
Filed under: Ravens , AFC North If gives me great pleasure to actually report some positive news for a Baltimore Ravens squad that is limping its way to the starting line. Four-time Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed practiced for the first time Wednesday without the red jersey indicating no contact and said that even though his doctors told him to take it easy for a couple of weeks, he might just give them...
The Landry Hat (Free subscription) | 09/01/2008
A lot of talk today around the Fansided Network. Here’s a few of some of the more interesting, or ridiculous, posts this Monday: Chiefs blogger think Chiefs will beat the Patriots, yet claims he/she is not a homer. Hilarious. Is Ed Reed’s Career Over In Baltimore? Cleveland looked awful in preseason and blogger goes on mad stealing fest [...]
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 08/31/2008
The FanHouse - NFL (Free subscription) | 08/30/2008
Filed under: Ravens , NFL Injuries One of the best defensive players in the NFL will start the season on the sideline, and he suggested that he might be there for a lot longer than a week. Ravens safety Ed Reed confirmed what most people suspected, that he doesn't expect to play in Baltimore's regular-season opener because of a nerve injury that is affecting his neck and shoulder. He told the Baltimore...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 08/24/2008
Hard not to be pleased with last night's results. While Baltimore's offense didn't pose the biggest challenge, their defense still earns plenty of respect, with a front seven synonymous with elite defenders. (The Ravens were without starting nose tackle Kelley Gregg and starting d-backs Ed Reed and Chris McAlister). The first team offense, sans LT Orlando Pace, scored, twice. Players looked sharp,...
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008
Meticulous preparation helps low-key star change games The only place Ed Reed appears outspoken is on the field, where instinct, preparation and ability merge to create one of the most feared defensive players in the NFL.
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 08/13/2008
Ravens linebacker Bart Scott leaves open the possibility that he will seek retribution against Steelers receiver Hines Ward for a pair of jarring blocks Ward delivered against him and safety Ed Reed last season.
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
Safety practices for first time, but not cleared for contact yet Ed Reed practiced for the first time today, but the Ravens free safety was wearing some unexpected attire.
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
Ravens safety Ed Reed has a shoulder injury, coach John Harbaugh said after today's practice. Reed is on the physically unable to perform list and has yet to practice during training camp, but has worked off to the side, running and catching passes. What they're saying about the Ravens
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 07/13/2008
Ed Reed is a storyteller, one who pours both his heart and nearly 80 years of life experiences--which include vocal studies with Charles Mingus, time in the army and a drug addiction that landed Reed in prison on four separate occasions--into a phrase. On his recent first recording, Love Stories (2007), he debuted a lush tone that belied his age...
USA Today (Free subscription) | 07/09/2008
Ronnie Lott may be the best safety of the Super Bowl era. But where does Ed Reed, today's best safety, rank in relationship? ...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
One year ago, against all odds, singer Ed Reed made his recording debut at the age of 78. The CD, "Ed Reed Sings Love Stories," released on his own Blue Shorts label, was called "transporting" (Jazz Times) and "ravishing... the performance of a lifetime" (Stereophile); it "evokes feelings only attainable by someone who has really lived, and can live to tell about it" (All About Jazz)...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 04/11/2008
Kenny Phillips Position: Safety Height: 6ft 2in Weight: 212 lbs 40 Time: 4.48 Bench Press(225): 19 Vertical: 32 1/2 in Analysis: Whether it’s Bennie Blades, Ed Reed, the late, great Sean Taylor, or Brandon Meriweather, Miami is known for their storied lineage at Safety. The newest to install himself in to that list is Kenny Phillips. As a True Freshman Phillips stepped [...]
Windy City Gridiron (Free subscription) | 03/27/2008
CURRENT SELECTION Matt Ryan Quarterback Boston College ANALYSIS: Every year the Ravens have one of the top ranked Defensive units in the league led by Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. Every year the Ravens have one of the bottom ranked Offensive units in the league. Sound familiar? It's no secret the Ravens need a lot of help on the offensive side of the ball. They brought in Steve McNair and Willis McGahee...
