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{{Short description|American football player, coach, and administrator (born 1978)}}

{{other people||Edward Reed (disambiguation)}}

{{Use American English|date=December 2019}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Ed Reed

| image = Ed Reed by Gage Skidmore.jpg

| image_size =

| alt =

| caption = Reed in 2023

| number = 20, 22

| position = Safety

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1978|9|11|mf=y}}

| birth_place = St. Rose, Louisiana, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 5

| height_in = 11

| weight_lb = 205

| high_school = Destrehan {{nowrap|(Destrehan, Louisiana)}}

| college = Miami (FL) (1997–2001)

| draftyear = 2002

| draftround = 1

| draftpick = 24

| pastteams =

| pastcoaching =

  • Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|2016}})
    Assistant defensive backs coach

| pastadmin =

  • Miami (FL) (2020–2021)
    Chief of staff
  • Miami (FL) (2022)
    Senior football advisor

| highlights =

; NFL records

  • Most career interception return yards: 1,590
  • Longest interception return: 107 yards
  • Most career postseason interceptions: 9 (tied)
  • Most seasons leading league in interceptions: 3 (2004, 2008, 2010; tied with Everson Walls)

| statlabel1 = Interceptions

| statvalue1 = 64

| statlabel2 = Interception yards

| statvalue2 = 1,590

| statlabel3 = Pass deflections

| statvalue3 = 139

| statlabel4 = Total tackles

| statvalue4 = 646

| statlabel5 = Forced fumbles

| statvalue5 = 11

| statlabel6 = Fumble recoveries

| statvalue6 = 13

| statlabel7 = Sacks

| statvalue7 = 6

| statlabel8 = Defensive touchdowns

| statvalue8 = 13

| pfr = ReedEd00

| HOF = Ed-Reed

| CollegeHOF = 2426

}}

Edward Earl Reed Jr. (born September 11, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL), spending the majority of his career with the Baltimore Ravens. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, where he played on Miami's 2001 national championship team and was named a unanimous All-American. He was selected by the Ravens in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft and played 11 seasons with them before playing with the Houston Texans and New York Jets in 2013.

During his playing career, Reed was selected to nine total Pro Bowls, he was the 2004 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award winner, won Super Bowl XLVII, and has an NFL record for the two longest interception returns (106 yards in 2004 and 107 yards in 2008).{{Cite web |title=NFL Longest interception return Single-Season Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/def_int_long_single_season.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622033006/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/def_int_long_single_season.htm |url-status=live }} He also holds the all-time NFL record for interception return yards, with 1,590, and postseason interceptions (9, tied with three other players). His 64 regular season interceptions ranked him 6th on the NFL's all-time leader list at the time of his retirement. Due to his accolades, Reed is considered to be one of the greatest safeties in NFL history, and was often referred to as a "ball hawk" during his prime.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=July 31, 2006 |title=Top free safety in the game |url=http://ravens.scout.com/2/551522.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018054655/http://ravens.scout.com/2/551522.html |archive-date=October 18, 2007 |access-date=November 28, 2008 |website=Scout.com}}{{Cite web |last=Sando |first=Mike |date=October 7, 2007 |title=Five to fear: Manning, Brady, Moss, Smith, Gates |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=sando_mike&id=3056627 |access-date=November 28, 2008 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=July 13, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713041710/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=sando_mike&id=3056627 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Chadiha |first=Jeffri |date=August 30, 2005 |title=Top 10 players at the NFL's hottest defensive position |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/jeffri_chadiha/08/30/chadiha.safeties/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100305182350/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/jeffri_chadiha/08/30/chadiha.safeties/index.html |archive-date=March 5, 2010 |access-date=November 28, 2008 |website=Sportsillustrated.cnn.com}}{{Cite web |last=Guregian |first=Karen |date=November 29, 2007 |title=Belichick: Reed's a keeper |url=http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view.bg?articleid=1047753 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202154252/https://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view.bg?articleid=1047753 |archive-date=December 2, 2008 |access-date=November 28, 2008 |website=Boston Herald}} Reed was known for studying film to memorize opposing teams' tendencies,{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Camille |date=August 1, 2006 |title=Reed Is Determined To Outsmart Rivals |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/01/AR2006080101243.html?nav=emailpage |access-date=November 28, 2008 |website=The Washington Post website |archive-date=December 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215090210/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/01/AR2006080101243.html?nav=emailpage |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=July 6, 2005 |title=Spotlight on defensive backs |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2005-07-06-sw-spotlight-db_x.htm |access-date=November 28, 2008 |website=USA Today |archive-date=December 2, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202124857/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2005-07-06-sw-spotlight-db_x.htm |url-status=live }} as well as his ability to lure quarterbacks into throwing interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Prisco |first=Pete |date=September 4, 2005 |title=Secondary deceivers: Reed, Bailey best at sucking in QBs |url=http://sportsline.com/nfl/story/8805736 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018211222/http://sportsline.com/nfl/story/8805736 |archive-date=October 18, 2007 |access-date=November 28, 2008 |website=Sportsline.com}} Reed was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.

In 2016, Reed worked as an assistant defensive backs coach for the Buffalo Bills. In 2020, he was hired by the University of Miami, his alma mater, to serve as their football team's chief of staff, an advisory role to head coach Manny Diaz.

Early life

Reed was born in St. Rose, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, on September 11, 1978. He attended Destrehan High School in Destrehan, Louisiana.{{Cite web |last=Van Valkenburg |first=Kevin |date=January 29, 2013 |title=Ed Reed, hiding in plain sight |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8892504/super-bowl-xlvii-ed-reed-hiding-plain-sight |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=October 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008193016/https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8892504/super-bowl-xlvii-ed-reed-hiding-plain-sight |url-status=live }} With the Fighting Wildcats football team, he was an all-state selection at defensive back and as a kick returner and also the New Orleans Times-Picayune District Most Valuable Defensive Player.{{Cite web |date=June 2, 2017 |title=Edward Reed |url=https://miamihurricanes.com/roster/edward-reed/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=University of Miami Athletics |language=en-US |archive-date=October 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008193023/https://miamihurricanes.com/roster/edward-reed/ |url-status=live }}

Reed totaled 83 tackles, seven interceptions, three forced fumbles and 12 passes deflected in his senior year while also seeing action at running back and quarterback. He also returned three punts for touchdowns. Reed's jersey number 20 was retired by the football

team. Reed also played basketball, baseball, and track & field.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Childs |date=February 1, 2013 |title=In Saint Rose, La., he's still small-town Edward Reed |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/bs-sp-ravens-ed-reed-0202-20130201-story.html |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Chicago Tribune |archive-date=October 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008193444/https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/bs-sp-ravens-ed-reed-0202-20130201-story.html |url-status=live }}

=Track and field=

In addition to football, Reed was a standout track athlete at Destrehan High School. He was a member of the state champion 4 × 100 meters relay squad. He set a high school record throw of {{convert|56.94|m|ftin|sp=us}} in the javelin throw. Also a standout performer in the long jump and triple jump, he recorded personal bests in high school of over {{convert|24|ft|m|1}} and over {{convert|46|ft|m}}, respectively.

While in college, Reed joined the Miami Hurricanes track and field team in 2000, where he competed as a jumper and javelin thrower. He placed 7th in the triple jump at the 2000 Big East Championships, setting a career-best jump of {{convert|14.58|m|ftin|sp=us}}. In addition, he finished 3rd in the javelin throw, with a personal-best throw of {{convert|60.08|m|ftin|sp=us}}.{{Cite web |title=Big East Championships 2000 – Mens Results |url=https://nj.milesplit.com/meets/178990-big-east-championships-2000/results/312214/formatted |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=NJ MileSplit |language=en |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223173831/https://nj.milesplit.com/meets/178990-big-east-championships-2000/results/312214/formatted |url-status=live }}

College career

Reed received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Miami, where he was a standout defensive back for coach Butch Davis and coach Larry Coker's Miami Hurricanes football teams from 1997 to 2001. Reed was a member of the Hurricane's 2001 National Championship team.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens " Players " Ed Reed |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/People/Players/Active/Ed_Reed.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080305205549/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/People/Players/Active/Ed_Reed.aspx |archive-date=March 5, 2008 |access-date=November 30, 2008 |website=Baltimore Ravens Official website}}

After redshirting in the 1997 season, Reed led the team with two interceptions and four forced fumbles in the 1998 season. He had two more interceptions in the 1999 season. Reed was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American in the 2000 season, and a unanimous first-team All-American in the 2001 season.2011 NCAA Football Records Book, [http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2011/Awards.pdf Award Winners] {{Webarchive|url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20120516105427/http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2011/Awards.pdf |date=May 16, 2012 }}, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, p. 11 (2011). Retrieved June 24, 2012. In 2001, he led the nation with nine interceptions for 209 yards, which was a school record, and three touchdowns. He helped seal a memorable win over Boston College in 2001 when he grabbed the ball out of teammate Matt Walters's hands, who had just intercepted it, and raced 80 yards for a touchdown.{{Cite web |last=Platania |first=Joe |date=September 27, 2007 |title=Ed Reed: The Ravens' Bird of Prey |url=http://www.pressboxonline.com/story.cfm?id=2592 |access-date=November 28, 2008 |website=Pressboxonline.com |archive-date=December 2, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202103148/http://www.pressboxonline.com/story.cfm?id=2592 |url-status=live }} Reed was honored as the Big East Defensive Player of the Year in 2001, and was named National Defensive Player of the Year by Football News. He was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and was a semifinalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.

Reed set several records during his time at the University of Miami. He holds the record for career interceptions with 21, career interception return yards with 389, and interceptions returned for touchdowns with five.{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Steve |date=August 22, 2006 |title=Miami All-2000s Team: Defense |url=http://miami.scout.com/2/559892.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202075914/http://miami.scout.com/2/559892.html |archive-date=December 2, 2008 |access-date=November 28, 2008 |website=Miami.scout.com}} He also blocked four punts during his four-year career. In addition, he was a member of the track and field team during his years at Miami and was a Big East champion in the javelin.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2007 |title=South Florida Sports Paradise: Happy Birthday Ed Reed |url=http://miamisouthpaw.blogspot.com/2007/09/happy-birthday-ed-reed.html |access-date=November 28, 2008 |website=Miamisouthpaw.blogspot.com |archive-date=July 8, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708053220/http://miamisouthpaw.blogspot.com/2007/09/happy-birthday-ed-reed.html |url-status=live }}

Reed and Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne were roommates during their time at the University of Miami.{{Cite web |title=NFL football news, rumors, analysis |url=http://archive.profootballweekly.com/content/archives2001/draft_2001/combine_qanda_reed.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121141511/http://archive.profootballweekly.com/content/archives2001/draft_2001/combine_qanda_reed.asp |archive-date=November 21, 2008 |website=Pro Football Weekly}} He graduated in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. Reed was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2012 at a banquet held in Miami on March 29, 2012.{{Cite web |title=UM Sports Hall of Fame Announces its Class of 2012 Inductees |url=http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/genrel/092211aac.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111228230921/http://hurricanesports.cstv.com/genrel/092211aac.html |archive-date=December 28, 2011 |access-date=January 22, 2012 |website=HurricaneSports.cstv.com}}

Reed was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on January 7, 2018.{{Cite web |title=2018 College Football Hall of Fame Profile: Ed Reed |url=https://footballfoundation.org/news/2018/10/4/2018-college-football-hall-of-fame-profile-ed-reed.aspx |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=National Football Foundation |date=October 5, 2018 |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228004233/https://footballfoundation.org/news/2018/10/4/2018-college-football-hall-of-fame-profile-ed-reed.aspx |url-status=live }}

=College statistics=

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colspan="3" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Miami Hurricanes}}"| Ed Reed

! colspan="5"| Defense

SeasonTeamGPCmbTfLPDIntFF
1997Miami

| 0 || colspan="5"| Redshirted

1998Miami

| 11 || 90 || 2.0 || 7 || 2 || 4

1999Miami

| 12 || 74 || 4.0 || 4 || 2 || 0

2000Miami

| 11 || 80 || 0.0 || 23 || 8 || 0

2001Miami

| 11 || 44 || 1.0 || 18 || 9 || 0

colspan="2"| Totals452887.052214

Professional career

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=Baltimore Ravens=

The Baltimore Ravens selected Reed in the first round (24th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft. Reed was the second safety drafted, after Oklahoma's Roy Williams was selected eighth overall by the Dallas Cowboys.{{Cite web |title=2002 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/draft.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001104106/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/draft.htm |url-status=live }}

==2002==

On August 3, 2002, the Baltimore Ravens signed Reed to a five-year, $6.18 million contract.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Ed Reed contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/ed-reed-1117/ |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=spotrac.com |archive-date=August 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828170157/https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/ed-reed-1117/ |url-status=live }}

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Reed entered training camp slated as the starting free safety after the role was left vacant due to the departures of Rod Woodson and Corey Harris.{{Cite web |date=April 20, 2012 |title=Depleted Ravens Take Ed Reed With First Pick |url=https://hurricanesports.com/news/2002/4/20/205542646 |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=hurricanesports.com |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829072051/https://hurricanesports.com/news/2002/4/20/205542646 |url-status=live }} Head coach Brian Billick named Reed the starting free safety to begin the regular season, alongside strong safety and fellow rookie Will Demps.{{Cite web |date=August 27, 2002 |title=Mitchell may be odd man out |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2002-08-27-0208270297-story.html |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=The Baltimore Sun |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829000215/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2002-08-27/sports/0208270297_1_ravens-demps-rookie |url-status=live }}

He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Baltimore Ravens' season-opener at the Carolina Panthers and recorded three solo tackles in their 10–7 loss.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Carolina Panthers – September 8th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200209080car.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228070001/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200209080car.htm |url-status=live }} On September 30, 2002, Reed recorded four solo tackles, a pass deflection, blocked a kick, and made his first career interception during a 34–28 win against the Denver Broncos in Week 4.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens – September 30th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200209300rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228065929/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200209300rav.htm |url-status=live }} Reed made his first career interception off a pass attempt by Broncos' quarterback Brian Griese and blocked a punt by Tom Rouen in the second quarter to set up a 13-yard drive for a touchdown.{{Cite web |last=Heisler |first=Mark |date=October 1, 2002 |title=Broncos Dog It, Lose to Ravens |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-oct-01-sp-broncos1-story.html |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=Los Angeles Times |archive-date=October 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008193447/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-oct-01-sp-broncos1-story.html |url-status=live }} The following week, he made three solo tackles, a season-high four pass deflections, and intercepted a pass off of Browns' quarterback Tim Couch during a 26–21 win at the Cleveland Browns in Week 5.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns – October 6th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210060cle.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223174302/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210060cle.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 6, Reed recorded three solo tackles and made his first career sack on quarterback Peyton Manning during the Ravens' 22–20 loss at the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts – October 13th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210130clt.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226014817/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210130clt.htm |url-status=live }} The following week, he collected a season-high seven solo tackles as the Ravens defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 17–10.{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens – October 20th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210200rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226014935/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210200rav.htm |url-status=live }} On November 10, 2002, Reed recorded five solo tackles, two pass deflections, and made a season-high two interceptions off passes by Bengals' quarterback Jon Kitna in the Ravens' 38–27 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens – November 10th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200211100rav.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716143649/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200211100rav.htm |url-status=live }} Reed made his first interception of the game in the second quarter and was returning it for a touchdown when Bengals' wide receiver T. J. Houshmandzadeh forced him to fumble the ball by hitting his arm as Reed was extending the ball in celebration. His fumble bounced into the endzone and was eventually recovered by Bengals' wide receiver Peter Warrick for a touchback.{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2002 |title=Reed won't let mistake bother him |url=https://washingtontimes.com/news/2002/nov/11/20021111-100642-5800r/ |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=washingtontimes.com |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829072253/https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2002/nov/11/20021111-100642-5800r/ |url-status=live }} He started in all 16 games as a rookie in 2002 and made a career-high 85 combined tackles (71 solo), 12 pass deflections, five interceptions and one sack.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2002 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321111152/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00.htm |url-status=live }} He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2002 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2002.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228070107/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2002.htm |url-status=live }}

==2003==

Reed and Will Demps were retained as the starting safeties during the 2003 season. Reed started in the Baltimore Ravens' season-opener at the Pittsburgh Steelers and collected a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) and a pass deflection in their 34–15 loss.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – September 7th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200309070pit.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228070109/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200309070pit.htm |url-status=live }} The following week, he collected three solo tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, a season-high two interceptions, and scored his first career touchdown during a 33–13 victory against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2. He intercepted a pass by Kelly Holcomb in the second quarter and returned it for a 54-yard touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – September 14th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200309140rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228070112/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200309140rav.htm |url-status=live }} On October 12, 2003, he recorded six combined tackles, deflected a pass, made an interception, and blocked a punt before returning it for a touchdown during a 26–18 victory at the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6. Reed blocked a punt by Scott Player, recovered it, and then returned it for a 22-yard touchdown in the second quarter.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Arizona Cardinals – October 12th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200310120crd.htm |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829072215/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200310120crd.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 12, he made seven combined tackles and returned a blocked punt by Tom Rouen for a 16-yard touchdown during a 44–41 win against the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Seattle Seahawks – |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311230rav.htm |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829072213/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311230rav.htm |url-status=live }} He was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 6.{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL Week 6 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/week_6.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005070248/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/week_6.htm |url-status=live }} Reed was selected to the 2004 Pro Bowl, marking the first Pro Bowl selection of his career.{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/probowl.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327184626/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/probowl.htm |url-status=live }} He started in all 16 games in 2003 and recorded 71 combined tackles (59 solo), 16 pass deflections, seven interceptions, three touchdowns, and a sack.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2003 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2003/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006053143/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2003/ |url-status=live }}

The Baltimore Ravens finished first in the AFC North with a 10–6 record and earned a playoff berth.{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/index.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223173822/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/index.htm |url-status=live }} On January 3, 2004, Reed started in his first career playoff game and finished the Ravens' 20–17 loss to the Tennessee Titans in the Wild Card Round with one pass deflection and an interception.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens – January 3rd, 2004 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200401030rav.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903160716/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200401030rav.htm |url-status=live }}

==2004: Defensive Player of the Year==

Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan retained Reed and Will Demps as the starting safeties in 2004. On September 26, 2004, Reed recorded three combined tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by Bengals' quarterback Carson Palmer during a 23–9 win at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals – September 26th, 2004 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200409260cin.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106063533/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200409260cin.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 9, Reed recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception by quarterback Jeff Garcia for a 106-yard touchdown as the Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns 27–13.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – November 7th, 2004 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200411070rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228070103/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200411070rav.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 12, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles and broke up a pass during a 24–3 loss at the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots – November 28th, 2004 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200411280nwe.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228070127/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200411280nwe.htm |url-status=live }} Reed was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November.{{Cite web |title=NFL Players of the Month |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929204108/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |url-status=live }} On December 23, 2004, it was announced that Reed was selected to play in the 2005 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |title=2005 NFL Pro Bowl rosters |url=https://www.deseret.com/2004/12/23/19868084/2005-nfl-pro-bowl-rosters/ |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=Deseret News |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829001733/https://www.deseretnews.com/article/600099769/2005-NFL-Pro-Bowl-rosters.html |url-status=live }} He started in all 16 games and recorded 76 combined tackles (62 solo), eight pass deflections, a career-high nine interceptions, three forced fumbles, and two sacks.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2004/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005012533/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2004/ |url-status=live }}

Reed was named as a First-team All-Pro for the first time.{{Cite web |title=2004 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/allpro.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002072127/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/allpro.htm |url-status=live }} He was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press.{{Cite web |title=AP Defensive Player of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-defensive-player-of-the-year.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713200031/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-defensive-player-of-the-year.htm |url-status=live }} In addition, Reed set an NFL mark for most interception return yardage in a season, accumulating 358 return yards on nine interceptions; Reed held this record until 2009, when it was exceeded by Darren Sharper. He also returned an interception 106 yards for a touchdown, which was an NFL record until Reed reclaimed the record in 2008.{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2004 |title=Reed's 106-yard interception return TD seals victory |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/241107033 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223173833/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/241107033 |url-status=dead }}

==2005==

The Baltimore Ravens promoted defensive line coach Rex Ryan to defensive coordinator after Mike Nolan accepted the head coaching position with the San Francisco 49ers. Ryan opted to retain Reed and Will Demps as the starting safeties for the fourth consecutive season. On October 16, 2005, Reed collected a season-high six combined tackles during a 16–3 win against the Cleveland Browns in Week 6.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – October 16th, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510160rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228070132/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510160rav.htm |url-status=live }} Reed was inactive for the next six games (Weeks 7–12) due to an ankle injury.{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=John |date=October 28, 2005 |title=Clayton: Safety measures |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=2206771 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223173824/https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=2206771 |url-status=live }} He finished the 2005 season with 37 combined tackles (33 solo), nine passes defensed, and an interception in ten games and ten starts.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2005 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321111152/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00.htm |url-status=live }}

==2006==

On June 27, 2006, the Baltimore Ravens signed Reed to a six-year, $40 million contract extension that included a $15 million signing bonus.{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |date=June 28, 2006 |title=Ravens lock up safety Reed with six-year extension |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2502163 |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828170431/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2502163 |url-status=live }}

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In Week 4, Reed collected a season-high seven combined tackles, broke up a pass, and recorded his first career safety during a 16–13 win against the San Diego Chargers.{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Baltimore Ravens – October 1st, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610010rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226023705/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610010rav.htm |url-status=live }} On November 5, 2006, Reed made three combined tackles and scored a touchdown in the Ravens' 26–20 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens – November 5th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611050rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226024032/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611050rav.htm |url-status=live }} Reed scored a touchdown after teammate Samari Rolle intercepted a pass by Carson Palmer, that was intended for Chad Johnson, and returned it 24-yards before handing it off to Reed who returned it for the remaining 24-yards for a touchdown.{{Cite web |date=November 6, 2006 |title=Rolle-ing with the punches |url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rolle-ing-with-the-punches |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=washingtonexaminer.com |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829035041/https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rolle-ing-with-the-punches |url-status=live }} On December 10, 2006, he recorded three combined tackles, made a season-high three pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by Chiefs' quarterback Trent Green during a 20–10 win at the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs – December 10th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612100kan.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209220819/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612100kan.htm |url-status=live }} On December 20, 2006, Reed was named to the 2007 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/probowl.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322081740/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/probowl.htm |url-status=live }} He started in all 16 games in 2006 and recorded 59 combined tackles (51 solo), nine pass deflections, five interceptions, a forced fumble, and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2006/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005092920/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2006/ |url-status=live }} He was named as a First Team All-Pro for the second time.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/allpro.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322082047/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/allpro.htm |url-status=live }}

The Ravens went 13–3 that season, good enough for the #2 seed and the first round bye in the playoffs. In the Divisional Round against the #3 seeded Indianapolis Colts, Reed had two interceptions off of Peyton Manning along with three pass deflections and a solo tackle. Despite his performance, the Ravens lost 15–6.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens – January 13th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200701130rav.htm |access-date=October 30, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831114158/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200701130rav.htm |url-status=live }}

==2007==

Head coach Brian Billick named Reed the starting free safety to begin the regular season in 2007, alongside strong safety Dawan Landry.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Baltimore Ravens Depth Chart: 09/02/2007 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/17/BAL |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829072256/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/17/BAL |url-status=live }}

He started in the Baltimore Ravens' season-opener at the Cincinnati Bengals and made one tackle, deflected a pass, and had his first career punt return for a touchdown in their 27–20 loss.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals – September 10th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709100cin.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106063700/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709100cin.htm |url-status=live }} Reed returned a punt by Kyle Larson in the fourth quarter and returned it, untouched, for a 63-yard touchdown to put the Ravens' ahead 20–19.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2007 |title=Bengals survive injury, turnover-laden romp with Ravens |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=270910004 |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829072242/http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=270910004 |url-status=dead }} On October 14, 2007, he recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and made an interception during a 23–3 win against the St. Louis Rams in Week 6.{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Baltimore Ravens – October 14th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710140rav.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120212627/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710140rav.htm |url-status=live }} On December 18, 2007, it was announced that Reed was selected to play in the 2008 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |date=December 18, 2008 |title=2008 Pro Bowl Roster |url=http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/09000d5d8053b226/article/2008-pro-bowl-rosters |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=October 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008125728/http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/09000d5d8053b226/article/2008-pro-bowl-rosters |url-status=dead }} On December 31, 2007, the Baltimore Ravens fired head coach Brian Billick after they finished with a 5–11 record in 2007.{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2007 |title=Billick, entire Ravens coaching staff dismissed following 5–11 season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3175037 |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829072257/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3175037 |url-status=live }} He started in all 16 games in 2007 and recorded 39 combined tackles (29 solo), 13 pass deflections, and seven interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2007/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004212254/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2007 Baltimore Ravens Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2007_roster.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228065925/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2007_roster.htm |url-status=live }} Reed served as a backup punt returner in 2007 and finished the season with ten punt returns for 94-yards and one touchdown.{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL Kick & Punt Returns |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/returns.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007060803/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/returns.htm |url-status=live }} He was named as a First Team All-Pro for the third time.{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/allpro.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319093121/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/allpro.htm |url-status=live }}

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==2008==

Head coach John Harbaugh retained Reed and Dawan Landry as the starting safeties in 2008. On September 21, 2008, Reed recorded two combined tackles, broke up two passes, and returned an interception for a 32-yard touchdown during a 28–10 win against the Cleveland Browns in Week 3.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – September 21st, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809210rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226030219/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809210rav.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 12, Reed made two combined tackles, a season-high four pass deflections, and intercepted two passes during a 36–7 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens – November 23rd, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200811230rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226030843/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200811230rav.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2008 |title=Raven Reed's INT return adjusted to 107 yards |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3729157 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223173830/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3729157 |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}{{Cite news |date=November 26, 2008 |title=Ed Reed: A rare safety, and Baltimore' gamebreaker |work=International Herald Tribune |agency=Associated Press |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/26/sports/FBN-Ravens-Reed.php |access-date=November 30, 2008 |archive-date=October 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017235107/http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/26/sports/FBN-Ravens-Reed.php |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Week 12 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/week_12.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009185252/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/week_12.htm |url-status=live }} Reed's first interception of the game came in the first quarter off a pass by Donovan McNabb which led to McNabb's eventually benching. He made a second interception off a pass by quarterback Kevin Kolb and returned it for an NFL record 107-yard touchdown. The previous record was also held by Reed and was a 106-yard interception return for a touchdown in 2004.{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2008 |title=Reed rumbles 108 yards for NFL record |url=http://www.profootballhof.com/history/story.jsp?story_id=2959 |access-date=November 30, 2008 |website=Pro Football Hall of Fame |archive-date=December 5, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205015028/http://www.profootballhof.com/history/story.jsp?story_id=2959 |url-status=live }} The ball he intercepted and the jersey he wore during the play are now displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2008 |title=Jersey and football from Ed Reed's record interception return |url=http://www.profootballhof.com/hall/story.jsp?story_id=2968 |access-date=November 30, 2008 |website=Pro Football Hall of Fame |archive-date=December 5, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205001503/http://www.profootballhof.com/hall/story.jsp?story_id=2968 |url-status=live }} In Week 14, he earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his game against Washington.{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Week 14 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/week_14.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401144415/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/week_14.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 15, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles and had a sack on quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during a 13–9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – December 14th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812140rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226031044/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812140rav.htm |url-status=live }} On December 16, 2008, Reed was announced as a part of the 2009 Pro Bowl roster.{{Cite web |last=Bennett |first=Dashiell |date=December 16, 2008 |title=Your 2009 Pro Bowl Roster |url=https://deadspin.com/5111821/your-2009-pro-bowl-rosters |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=deadspin.com |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829175228/https://deadspin.com/5111821/your-2009-pro-bowl-rosters |url-status=live }} The following week, he made one tackle, two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by quarterback Tony Romo in the Ravens' 33–24 win at the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2008/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005055606/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live }} In Week 17, Reed recorded three solo tackles, broke up two passes, and intercepted two pass attempts by David Garrard in Baltimore's 27–7 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens – December 28th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812280rav.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116093952/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812280rav.htm |url-status=live }} His performance marked his fourth game of the season with two interceptions. Reed earned AFC Defensive Player of the Month for December.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Scoop |date=January 12, 2009 |title=Ed Reed, greatest safety of all time? – ESPN Page 2 |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?sportCat=nfl&page=jackson%2F090109 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=May 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513084040/https://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story?page=jackson%2F090109&sportCat=nfl |url-status=live }} Reed started all 16 games in 2008 and recorded 41 combined tackles (34 solo), 16 pass deflections, tied his career-high of nine interceptions, two touchdowns, a sack, and a forced fumble. He was named as a First Team All-Pro for the second time.{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/allpro.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023905/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/allpro.htm |url-status=live }}

The Baltimore Ravens finished the 2008 season second in the AFC North with an 11–5 record and earned a playoff berth.{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/index.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112022236/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/index.htm |url-status=live }} On January 4, 2009, Reed had one tackle, broke up two passes, made two interceptions, and returned one for a touchdown during the Ravens' 27–9 win at the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Wild Card Round.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins – January 4th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901040mia.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231051603/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901040mia.htm |url-status=live }} Both interceptions came off pass attempts by quarterback Chad Pennington.{{Cite web |date=January 4, 2009 |title=Pennington throws four interceptions in loss |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/290104015 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223173835/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/290104015 |url-status=dead }} The Baltimore Ravens reached the AFC Championship, but were defeated by the Pittsburgh Steelers who went on to win Super Bowl XLIII.{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 18th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901180pit.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703140608/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901180pit.htm |url-status=live }} Reed recorded two solo tackles and deflected a pass as the Ravens lost 23–14.

==2009==

On January 26, 2009, Baltimore Ravens' head coach John Harbaugh promoted linebackers coach Greg Mattison to defensive coordinator after Rex Ryan accepted the head coaching position with the New York Jets.{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2009 |title=Mattison to keep Ravens' pressure D |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3862148 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829175422/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3862148 |url-status=live }} Mattison opted to retain Reed and Dawan Landry as the starting safety duo in 2009.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Baltimore Ravens Depth Chart: 09/06/2009 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/40/BAL |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829175432/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/40/BAL |url-status=live }}

In Week 5, Reed recorded a season-high six solo tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception for a touchdown during the Ravens' 17–14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Reed intercepted a pass attempt by quarterback Carson Palmer, that was intended for wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, and returned it for a 42-yard touchdown in the second quarter.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens – October 11th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910110rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322193003/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910110rav.htm |url-status=live }} Reed sustained a groin injury and was inactive for four games (Weeks 13–16).{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=James |date=December 25, 2009 |title=Ravens' Reed doubtful with groin injury |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4771952 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829175446/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4771952 |url-status=live }} On December 29, 2009, it was announced that Reed was selected to play in the 2010 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2009 |title=2010 Pro Bowl Roster |url=http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/09000d5d8155c2fa/article/2010-pro-bowl-rosters |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=February 19, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219032949/http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story?id=09000d5d8155c2fa&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true |url-status=live }} He finished the 2009 season with 50 combined tackles (42 solo), five pass deflections, three interceptions, three forced fumbles, and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2009/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006171047/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live }} Reed was the only player unanimously voted onto the AP 2008 NFL All-Pro team.{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2009 |title=Ravens safety Reed is only unanimous selection to All-Pro team |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80dfd4f6&template=with-video&confirm=true |access-date=December 24, 2010 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=March 31, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331162543/http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80dfd4f6&template=with-video&confirm=true |url-status=live }} In 2009, Reed was selected to the Sporting News's Team of the Decade (2000s).{{Cite web |date=September 25, 2009 |title=Sporting News names its athletes, teams of the decade; LeBron James makes the cut |url=https://www.cleveland.com/ohio-sports-blog/2009/09/sporting_news_athletes_of_the.html |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=cleveland.com |language=en |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223173827/https://www.cleveland.com/ohio-sports-blog/2009/09/sporting_news_athletes_of_the.html |url-status=live }}

The Baltimore Ravens finished second in their division with a 9–7 record, but were eliminated after losing 20–3 at the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Divisional Round.{{Cite web |title=2009 Baltimore Ravens Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2009.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922190041/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2009.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/index.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321050728/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/index.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts – January 16th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001160clt.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120150919/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001160clt.htm |url-status=live }} Reed recorded an interception in each of the Ravens' playoff games.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed Playoffs Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321111152/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00.htm |url-status=live }} Reed was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2000s.{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Teams – 2000s |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=May 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505030719/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/pfhof_all_decade_2010.htm |url-status=live }}

==2010==

Reed underwent hip surgery during the offseason and was unable to physically participate in OTA's, training camp, and also missed the entire preseason. On September 4, 2010, the Baltimore Ravens placed Reed on their physically unable to perform list after it was determined that his recovery from hip surgery would take longer than originally expected.{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2010 |title=Ravens' Ed Reed begins year on PUP list |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5532318 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212012/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5532318 |url-status=live }} Head coach John Harbaugh named Tom Zbikowski during Reed's absence.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Baltimore Ravens Depth Chart: 09/05/2010 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/111/BAL |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-date=October 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008194018/https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/111/BAL |url-status=live }}

On October 24, 2010, Reed made four solo tackles, two pass deflections, forced a fumble, and intercepted two passes by Bills' quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick during a 37–34 win against the Buffalo Bills in Week 7.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Baltimore Ravens – October 24th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010240rav.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003012750/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010240rav.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 14, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles and broke up a pass in the Ravens' 34–28 win at the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Houston Texans – December 13th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012130htx.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200423043633/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012130htx.htm |url-status=live }} On December 26, 2010, Reed recorded three combined tackles, made two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by quarterback Colt McCoy during a 20–10 win at the Cleveland Browns in Week 16.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns – December 26th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012260cle.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008194021/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012260cle.htm |url-status=live }} The following week, he recorded two combined tackles, made a season-high three pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by Bengals'quarterback Carson Palmer during a 13–7 win against the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens – January 2nd, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101020rav.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008194022/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101020rav.htm |url-status=live }} It became his third game of the season with multiple interceptions. He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Week 16 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/week_16.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 31, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331002511/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/week_16.htm |url-status=live }} In addition, he was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for December.{{Cite web |last=Raffel |first=Bruce |date=January 6, 2011 |title=Ed Reed Named AFC Defensive Player of the Month |url=https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2011/1/6/1919823/ed-reed-named-afc-defensive-player-of-the-month |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Baltimore Beatdown |language=en |archive-date=January 8, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110108071039/http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2011/1/6/1919823/ed-reed-named-afc-defensive-player-of-the-month |url-status=live }} On December 28, 2010, Reed was announced as a 2011 Pro Bowl selection.{{Cite web |date=December 28, 2010 |title=2011 Pro Bowl Roster |url=http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/09000d5d81d470fb/article/2011-pro-bowl-rosters |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=January 2, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102144547/http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/09000d5d81d470fb/article/2011-pro-bowl-rosters |url-status=live }} Reed completed the 2010 season with 37 combined tackles (30 solo), tied his career-high of 16 pass deflections, and led the league with eight interceptions in ten games and ten starts.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004004727/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=La Canfora |first=Jason |date=September 3, 2010 |title=Ravens will place six-time Pro Bowl safety Reed on PUP list |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-will-place-six-time-pro-bowl-safety-reed-on-pup-list-09000d5d81a420d1 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223175331/https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-will-place-six-time-pro-bowl-safety-reed-on-pup-list-09000d5d81a420d1 |url-status=live }} He was named as a First Team All-Pro.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/allpro.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005175846/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/allpro.htm |url-status=live }} He was ranked fifth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102143022/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live }}

==2011==

On January 18, 2011, the Baltimore Ravens promoted secondary coach Chuck Pagano to defensive coordinator after Greg Mattison accepted the defensive coordinator position at Michigan.{{Cite web |date=January 18, 2011 |title=Ravens hire Chuck Pagano |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/Article/Ravens-hire-Chuck-Pagano-104774036/ |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=247sports.com |archive-date=October 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008193445/https://247sports.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/Article/Ravens-hire-Chuck-Pagano-104774036/ |url-status=live }} Head coach John Harbaugh named Reed the starting free safety to begin the regular season, alongside strong safety Bernard Pollard and cornerbacks Chris Carr and Jimmy Smith. Pollard replaced Dawan Landry who started alongside Reed for the previous five seasons (2006–2010).{{Cite web |date=September 6, 2011 |title=Ravens 2011 depth chart |url=http://baltimoresportsreport.com/ravens-2011-depth-chart-18805.html |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=baltimoresportsreport.com |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829175400/http://baltimoresportsreport.com/ravens-2011-depth-chart-18805.html |url-status=live }}

Reed started in the Baltimore Ravens' season-opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers and recorded six solo tackles, a season-high four pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in their 35–7 victory.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – September 11th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110rav.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012175334/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110rav.htm |url-status=live }} Reed earned his 12th career game with multiple interceptions and surpassed former San Francisco 49ers' safety Ronnie Lott for most multi-interception games in a career. Lott had previously held the record with 11 games with multiple interceptions since 1993.{{Cite web |last=Cole |first=Jason |date=September 13, 2011 |title=Reed is the greatest NFL thief of all time |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-cole_direct_snap_reed_best_ballhawk_091311 |access-date=September 15, 2011 |website=Yahoo! Sports |archive-date=October 5, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005012233/http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-cole_direct_snap_reed_best_ballhawk_091311 |url-status=live }} The following week, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles during a 26–13 loss at the Tennessee Titans in Week 2.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans – September 18th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109180oti.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927195551/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109180oti.htm |url-status=live }} On December 27, 2011, it was announced that Reed was selected to the 2012 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |date=December 27, 2011 |title=2012 Pro Bowl Rosters |url=http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/09000d5d82578253/article/2012-pro-bowl-rosters |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=November 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102231428/http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/09000d5d82578253/article/2012-pro-bowl-rosters |url-status=live }} Reed started in all 16 games in 2011 and recorded 52 combined tackles (44 solo), eight pass deflections, three interceptions, and a sack.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006062141/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live }}

The Baltimore Ravens finished atop the AFC North with a 12–4 record and clinched a playoff berth.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/index.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321152713/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/index.htm |url-status=live }} On January 15, 2012, Reed recorded six solo tackles, deflected four passes, and intercepted a pass by quarterback T. J. Yates in the fourth quarter of the Ravens' 20–13 victory against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens – January 15th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201150rav.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231155413/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201150rav.htm |url-status=live }} Reed deflected another pass to seal the Ravens' victory, but was injured slightly. The following week, he made four combined tackles and two pass deflections as the Ravens lost 23–20 to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=January 17, 2012 |title=No serious damage to Ed Reed's ankle |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/52445/no-serious-damage-to-ed-reeds-ankle |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223173821/https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/52445/no-serious-damage-to-ed-reeds-ankle |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots – January 22nd, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201220nwe.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226034801/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201220nwe.htm |url-status=live }} He was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322201849/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live }}

==2012: Super Bowl XLVII champion==

On January 27, 2012, Baltimore Ravens' head coach John Harbaugh promoted linebackers coach Dean Pees to defensive coordinator after Chuck Pagano accepted the head coaching position with the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |date=January 27, 2012 |title=Pees takes over as Ravens defensive coordinator |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/pees-takes-over-as-ravens-defensive-coordinator-09000d5d82660436 |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=July 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727200017/https://www.nfl.com/news/pees-takes-over-as-ravens-defensive-coordinator-09000d5d82660436 |url-status=live }} Pees retained Reed and Bernard Pollard as the starting safeties in 2012.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Baltimore Ravens Depth Chart: 09/01/2012 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/135/bal |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829212205/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/135/bal |url-status=live }}

File:Ed reed 2012.jpg

File:Ed-Reed-Super-Bowl-XLVII.jpg]]

Reed skipped out on a mandatory minicamp, but returned for training camp.{{Cite web |last=Zrebiec |first=Jeff |date=July 25, 2012 |title=Ed Reed reports to Ravens training camp |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-reed-reports-20120725-story.html |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Baltimore Sun |archive-date=June 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627173526/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-reed-reports-20120725-story.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=June 12, 2012 |title=Reed an unexcused no-show for Ravens camp |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8044688/ed-reed-baltimore-ravens-unexcused-no-show-first-day-minicamp |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223173828/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8044688/ed-reed-baltimore-ravens-unexcused-no-show-first-day-minicamp |url-status=live }}

He started in the Baltimore Ravens' season-opener against the Cincinnati Bengals and made two solo tackles, deflected two passes, and returned an interception by Andy Dalton for a 34-yard touchdown on their 44–13 victory.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens – September 10th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209100rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328201315/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209100rav.htm |url-status=live }} His 34-yard interception return made him the NFL's all-time leader in career interception return yards.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=September 1, 2012 |title=Ed Reed takes interception to the house, record books |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ed-reed-takes-interception-to-the-house-record-books-0ap1000000060571 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223173831/https://www.nfl.com/news/ed-reed-takes-interception-to-the-house-record-books-0ap1000000060571 |url-status=live }} In Week 3, Reed collected a season-high nine combined tackles and broke up two passes during a 31–30 victory against the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens – September 23rd, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209230rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231155352/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209230rav.htm |url-status=live }} On November 19, 2012, Reed was given a one-game suspension by the league "for repeated violations of the rule prohibiting hits to the head and neck area of defenseless players" following an unnecessary roughness call for a hit on wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Reed was considered a repeat offender based on his prior hits to wide receiver Deion Branch earlier in the season and to quarterback Drew Brees in 2010. The suspension was later overturned, and Reed was fined $50,000 for the hit.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens Safety Ed Reed Suspended One Game for Repeated Violations of Player Safety Rules |url=http://nflcommunications.com/2012/11/19/baltimore-ravens-safety-ed-reed-suspended-one-game-for-repeated-violations-of-player-safety-rules/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527104214/http://nflcommunications.com/2012/11/19/baltimore-ravens-safety-ed-reed-suspended-one-game-for-repeated-violations-of-player-safety-rules/ |archive-date=May 27, 2015 |website=NFL Communications}} On December 26, 2012, it was announced that Reed was selected to the 2013 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |date=December 26, 2012 |title=2013 Pro Bowl Roster |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/69086/2013-pro-bowl-roster |access-date=August 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804201728/http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/69086/2013-pro-bowl-roster |url-status=live }} He started in all 16 games in 2012 and recorded 58 combined tackles (45 solo), 16 pass deflections, four interceptions, and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008194023/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live }}

File:Ed Reed Baltimore Ravens post-Super Bowl celebration.jpg following the Ravens Super Bowl XLVII victory]]

The Baltimore Ravens finished atop the AFC North with a 10–6 record and earned a playoff berth.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/index.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=May 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530160936/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/index.htm |url-status=live }} They reached Super Bowl XLVII after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 24–9 in the AFC Wild Card Round, the Denver Broncos 38–35 in the AFC Divisional Round, and also defeated the New England Patriots 28–13 in the AFC Championship.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens – January 6th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301060rav.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315203326/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301060rav.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos – January 12th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301120den.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118011239/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301120den.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots – January 20th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301200nwe.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228173139/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301200nwe.htm |url-status=live }} On February 3, 2013, Reed started in Super Bowl XLVII and recorded five solo tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass by 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick in the Ravens' 34–31 victory against the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLVII – San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens – February 3rd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201302030sfo.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401192644/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201302030sfo.htm |url-status=live }} He was ranked 18th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=May 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527175924/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live }}

==Departure==

On January 24, 2013, Reed stated that despite repeated reports he might retire, he intended to play the next year.{{Cite web |last=Zrebiec |first=Jeff |date=January 24, 2013 |title=Ravens safety Ed Reed not planning to retire after season |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-ravens-safety-ed-reed-not-planning-to-retire-after-season-20130124-story.html |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Baltimore Sun |archive-date=July 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210708115803/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-ravens-safety-ed-reed-not-planning-to-retire-after-season-20130124-story.html |url-status=live }}

Reed became a free agent after his contract expired at the end of the 2012 season.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=February 5, 2013 |title=John Harbaugh says Ravens want to bring back Ed Reed |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-harbaugh-ravens-want-to-bring-back-ed-reed-20130205-story.html |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Baltimore Sun |archive-date=September 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916175030/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-harbaugh-ravens-want-to-bring-back-ed-reed-20130205-story.html |url-status=live }} While he had considered retiring after the 2012 season, Reed stated after the Super Bowl that he intended to continue playing football in 2013.

Reed scored a total of 14 touchdowns in his career with the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed Career Touchdown Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321111152/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00.htm |url-status=live }}

=Houston Texans=

On March 22, 2013, Reed signed a three-year contract worth $15 million with $5 million guaranteed with the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=March 20, 2013 |title=Ed Reed signs 3-year, $15M deal with Houston Texans |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ed-reed-signs-3-year-15m-deal-with-houston-texans-0ap1000000152356 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005141050/https://www.nfl.com/news/ed-reed-signs-3-year-15m-deal-with-houston-texans-0ap1000000152356 |url-status=live }} Later in the 2013 offseason, Reed underwent arthroscopic surgery in his hip to repair a small labral tear.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=May 3, 2013 |title=Ed Reed reportedly had arthroscopic hip surgery |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ed-reed-reportedly-had-arthroscopic-hip-surgery-0ap1000000166598 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223173824/https://www.nfl.com/news/ed-reed-reportedly-had-arthroscopic-hip-surgery-0ap1000000166598 |url-status=live }} Reed made his Houston Texans debut on September 22, 2013, against the Ravens in Baltimore.{{Cite web |last=Vensel |first=Matt |date=October 29, 2013 |title=Ed Reed makes his Texans debut in return to Baltimore |url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-09-22/sports/bs-sp-ravens-texans-ed-reed-0923-20130922_1_ed-reed-ravens-players-ravens-icon |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185056/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-09-22/sports/bs-sp-ravens-texans-ed-reed-0923-20130922_1_ed-reed-ravens-players-ravens-icon |archive-date=October 29, 2013 |website=Baltimore Sun}} As the season progressed, Reed saw his playing time reduced. He eventually lost his starting job to Shiloh Keo during Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=November 7, 2013 |title=Ed Reed demoted from Houston Texans' lineup |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ed-reed-demoted-from-houston-texans-lineup-0ap2000000277991 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223173833/https://www.nfl.com/news/ed-reed-demoted-from-houston-texans-lineup-0ap2000000277991 |url-status=live }}

On November 10, 2013, Reed only played 12 snaps in a loss against the Arizona Cardinals. After the game, Reed told the media that the team was "outplayed and outcoached". A few days later, Reed was released by the Texans after displaying limited production with just 16 tackles, no interceptions, no forced fumbles, and no passes defended through seven games.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=November 12, 2013 |title=Texans release Reed, put Foster on IR |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9965883 |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228070043/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9965883 |url-status=live }}

=New York Jets=

Reed was signed by the New York Jets on November 14, 2013, after clearing waivers.{{Cite news |last=Woo, Stu |date=November 14, 2013 |title=Jets Add Wisdom to Secondary |work=The Wall Street Journal |url=https://www.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303559504579198350779091282 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131115023759/http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303559504579198350779091282 |archive-date=November 15, 2013}} The move reunited Reed with head coach Rex Ryan, whom he played for when Ryan was the defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens. Reed played his first game as a Jet on November 17, 2013, against the Buffalo Bills.{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – November 17th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311170buf.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140704062934/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311170buf.htm |url-status=dead }}

In Week 14, he recorded his first interception of the 2013 season against Oakland Raiders quarterback Matt McGloin.{{Cite web |last=Slater |first=Darryl |date=December 9, 2013 |title=Jets safety Ed Reed gets first interception, victory of season against Raiders |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/12/jets_safety_ed_reed_gets_first_interception_victory_of_season_against_raiders.html |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=NJ.com |archive-date=January 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119174936/https://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/12/jets_safety_ed_reed_gets_first_interception_victory_of_season_against_raiders.html |url-status=live }} In Weeks 16 and 17, against the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins respectively, Reed had an interception late in each game's fourth quarter, to preserve the Jets' win. The interceptions helped the Jets close the season with two straight wins to finish with an 8–8 record, which played a major part in Rex Ryan keeping his job as head coach.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at New York Jets – December 22nd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312220nyj.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226040635/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312220nyj.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Miami Dolphins – December 29th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312290mia.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621024215/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312290mia.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Katzowitz |first=Josh |date=January 16, 2014 |title=Rex Ryan, Jets agree to multiyear contract extension |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rex-ryan-jets-agree-to-multiyear-contract-extension/#:~:text=But%20that's%20exactly%20what%20has,about%20%243%20million%20per%20season. |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071438/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rex-ryan-jets-agree-to-multiyear-contract-extension/#:~:text=But%20that's%20exactly%20what%20has,about%20%243%20million%20per%20season. |url-status=live }} With the Jets, Reed played in seven games, of which he started five, with 22 tackles, four passes defended, and three interceptions. Overall, in 2013, combined with both teams he played for, Reed played 14 games, of which he started 10, with 42 total tackles, four passes defended, and three interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019011356/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live }}

=Retirement=

Reed announced his retirement on May 6, 2015, signing a one-day contract on May 7 to retire as a Baltimore Raven.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=May 6, 2015 |title=Reed announces retirement. |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ex-ravens-safety-ed-reed-announces-retirement-0ap3000000491519 |access-date=May 6, 2015 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=December 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220185432/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491519/article/exravens-safety-ed-reed-announces-retirement |url-status=live }}

Reed was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on February 2, 2019, his first year of eligibility. He was the third homegrown Raven who achieved the sport's highest career recognition.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Childs |date=February 2, 2019 |title=Ed Reed becomes third homegrown Raven selected for Pro Football Hall of Fame |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-ed-reed-hall-selection-0203-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223180832/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-ed-reed-hall-selection-0203-story.html |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Baltimore Sun}} He was named to the NFL 100 All Time Team.{{Cite web |title=NFL 100 All Time Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-100-all-time-team.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002034614/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-100-all-time-team.htm |url-status=live }}

NFL career statistics

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! colspan="2"| Legend

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| NFL Defensive Player of the Year

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| Won the Super Bowl

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| NFL record

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| Led the league

Bold

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=Regular season=

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rowspan="2"| Year

! rowspan="2"| Team

! colspan="2"| Games

! colspan="5"| Tackles

! colspan="6"| Interceptions

! colspan="5"| Punt Returns

! colspan="3"| Fumbles

! rowspan="2"| Other
TD{{#tag:ref|Other touchdowns from blocked kicks or missed field goals returned|group=lower-alpha}}

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2002BAL

| 16 || 16 || 85 || 71 || 14 || 1.0 || 0 || 5 || 167 || 33.4 || 59 || 0 || 7 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1

2003BAL

| 16 || 15 || 71 || 59 || 12 || 1.0 || 0 || 7 || 132 || 18.9 || 54T || 1 || 9 || 5 || 33 || 6.6 || 19 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 2

style="background:#00ffff;"|2004BAL

| 16 || 16 || 76 || 62 || 14 || 2.0 || 0 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 9 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 358 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 39.8 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 106T || 1 || 8 || — || — || — || — || — || 2 || 3 || 1 || 0

2005BAL

| 10 || 10 || 37 || 33 || 4 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 23 || 23.0 || 23 || 0 || 8 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

2006BAL

| 16 || 16 || 59 || 51 || 8 || 0.0 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 1 || 5 || 70 || 14.0 || 37 || 1 || 4 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0

2007BAL

| 16 || 16 || 39 || 29 || 10 || 0.0 || 0 || 7 || 130 || 18.6 || 32 || 0 || 13 || 10 || 94 || 9.4 || 63T || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0

2008BAL

| 16 || 16 || 41 || 34 || 7 || 1.0 || 0 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 9 || 264 || 29.3 || style="background:#e0cef2;"| 107T || 2 || 16 || 1 || 8 || 8.0 || 8 || 0 || 2 || 1 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 1 || 0

2009BAL

| 12 || 12 || 50 || 42 || 8 || 0.0 || 0 || 3 || 111 || 37.0 || 52T || 1 || 5 || 7 || 29 || 4.1 || 9 || 0 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0

2010BAL

| 10 || 10 || 37 || 30 || 7 || 0.0 || 0 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 8 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 183 || 22.9 || 44 || 0 || 16 || 3 || 11 || 3.7 || 9 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0

2011BAL

| 16 || 16 || 52 || 44 || 8 || 1.0 || 0 || 3 || 25 || 8.3 || 16 || 0 || 8 || 3 || 29 || 9.7 || 16 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0

2012style="background:#afe6ba;"|BAL

| 16 || 16 || 58 || 49 || 9 || 0.0 || 0 || 4 || 78 || 19.5 || 34T || 1 || 15 || 1 || 1 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0

rowspan="2"|2013HOU

| 7 || 5 || 16 || 14 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

NYJ

| 7 || 5 || 22 || 13 || 9 || 0.0 || 0 || 3 || 49 || 16.3 || 25 || 0 || 4 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

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=Playoffs=

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! rowspan="2"| Team

! colspan="2"| Games

! colspan="5"| Tackles

! colspan="6"| Interceptions

! colspan="5"| Punt Returns

! colspan="3"| Fumbles

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2003BAL

| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 23 || 23.0 || 23 || 0 || 2 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 || 0

2006BAL

| 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 || 0

2008BAL

| 3 || 3 || 7 || 6 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 2 || 76 || 38.0 || 64|| 1 || 3 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 || 0

2009BAL

| 2 || 2 || 9 || 7 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 2 || 38 || 19.0 || 38 || 0 || 2 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 || 0

2010BAL

| 2 || 2 || 7 || 6 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 0 || 0

2011BAL

| 2 || 2 || 10 || 9 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 || 0

2012style="background:#afe6ba;"|BAL

| 4 || 4 || 15 || 14 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 6 || 6.0 || 6 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

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=Records=

==NFL records==

  • Tied-most playoff career interceptions (9){{Cite web |title=NFL Interceptions Career Playoffs Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/def_int_career_playoffs.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226114734/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/def_int_career_playoffs.htm |url-status=live }}
  • Longest interception return (107 yards) *Touchdown
  • Most interception return yards, career (1,590 yards)
  • Tied-most career blocked punts returned for touchdowns (3){{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=May 7, 2015 |title=Ed Reed's career by the numbers |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/19911 |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228070059/http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/19911 |url-status=live }}
  • Only player in NFL history to score touchdowns via interception, fumble recovery, blocked punt & punt return.{{Cite web |date=May 5, 2010 |title=Ravens' Reed expected to play, not retire, after hip surgery |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/report-ravens-reed-expected-to-play-not-retire-after-hip-surger-09000d5d817f9188 |access-date=September 5, 2010 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=March 31, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331161127/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d817f9188/article/report-ravens-reed-expected-to-play-not-retire-after-hip-surgery |url-status=live }}
  • Most multi-interception games, career (12){{Cite web |title=Ravens Legend Ed Reed |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/history/hall-of-fame/ed-reed?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=www.baltimoreravens.com |language=en-US |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228191854/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/history/hall-of-fame/ed-reed?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |url-status=live }}

==Ravens franchise records==

  • Most career interceptions (61){{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens Career Defense Leaders - Pro-Football-Reference.com |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/career-defense.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=March 29, 2018 |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001104034/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/career-defense.htm |url-status=live }}
  • Most career interception return yards (1,541)
  • Most career interception return touchdowns (7)
  • Most passes defended (137)
  • Most interception-return yards in a single game (150)

Awards and honors

File:Ed Reed holds superbowl XLVII trophy.jpg at the Ravens Super Bowl parade. ]]

=NFL=

=College=

Coaching career

On January 13, 2016, Reed was hired as an assistant defensive backs coach for the Buffalo Bills.{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Michael |date=January 13, 2016 |title=Rex hires Ed Reed as Bills' assistant defensive backs coach |work=NBCSports.com |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/01/13/rex-hires-ed-reed-as-bills-assistant-defensive-backs-coach/ |access-date=April 2, 2016 |archive-date=March 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319171722/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/01/13/rex-hires-ed-reed-as-bills-assistant-defensive-backs-coach/ |url-status=live }} This reunited him with coach Rex Ryan for the third time, after stints together with the Ravens and Jets during Reed's playing career. After serving the 2016 season in Buffalo, Reed was not retained by new coach Sean McDermott after Ryan's dismissal.{{Cite news |last=Zrebiec |first=Jeff |date=January 31, 2017 |title=Ed Reed won't return for second season on Bills' coaching staff |language=en-US |work=baltimoresun.com |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-ed-reed-won-t-return-for-second-season-on-bills-coaching-staff-20170131-story.html#:~:text=First%2Dyear%20head%20coach%20Sean,Ravens%20star%20safety%20Ed%20Reed. |access-date=October 8, 2022 |archive-date=September 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926133231/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-ed-reed-won-t-return-for-second-season-on-bills-coaching-staff-20170131-story.html#:~:text=First%2Dyear%20head%20coach%20Sean,Ravens%20star%20safety%20Ed%20Reed. |url-status=live }}

On December 27, 2022, Reed was hired as the new head coach of the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football team.{{Cite web |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/12/27/bethune-cookman-hires-ed-reed-as-its-next-head-coach/amp/ |title=Bethune-Cookman hires ed Reed as its next head coach |date=December 27, 2022 |access-date=December 28, 2022 |archive-date=December 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228000401/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/12/27/bethune-cookman-hires-ed-reed-as-its-next-head-coach/amp/ |url-status=live }} Before he officially became the coach of the team, Bethune–Cookman declined to ratify the contract on January 21, 2023, which vacated the football team's head coaching position.{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed out as Bethune-Cookman coach after 25 days, claims school will not ratify contract |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ed-reed-out-as-bethune-cookman-coach-after-25-days-claims-school-will-not-ratify-contract/ |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |date=January 21, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=January 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121164702/https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ed-reed-out-as-bethune-cookman-coach-after-25-days-claims-school-will-not-ratify-contract/ |url-status=live }} Prior to his dismissal, Reed recorded a live stream on which he vociferously criticized the condition of the school's athletic facilities.{{Cite web |last=bigced328 |date=January 18, 2023 |title=Bethune-Cookman University Football Coach Ed Reed Apologizes for Video Chastising University |url=https://www.blackenterprise.com/bethune-cookman-university-coach-ed-reed-apologizes-for-criticizing-conditions-on-the-campus/ |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Black Enterprise |language=en-US |archive-date=January 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122233802/https://www.blackenterprise.com/bethune-cookman-university-coach-ed-reed-apologizes-for-criticizing-conditions-on-the-campus/ |url-status=live }}{{Citation |title=ED REED "Speaks on the poor conditions at Bethune-Cookman"! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7-Y_w0aJsU |language=en |access-date=January 22, 2023 |archive-date=January 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122233801/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7-Y_w0aJsU&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}{{Citation |title="Deion Sanders Was Right!" HOF Ed Reed Goes Off & Exposed Dilapidated HBCU Conditions | date=January 17, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wbK_qRgw-Y |language=en |access-date=January 22, 2023 |archive-date=January 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122233801/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wbK_qRgw-Y&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }} In the wake of this decision, Reed continued his criticism of the university, saying "I'm not withdrawing my name as they say. They don't want me here. They do not want me because I tell the truth."{{Cite web |last=Wacker |first=Brian |date=January 21, 2023 |title=Ed Reed out at Bethune-Cookman after 25 days, blasts school in rant |url=https://nypost.com/2023/01/21/ed-reed-out-at-bethune-cookman-after-25-days-blasts-school-in-rant/ |access-date=January 22, 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=January 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122233801/https://nypost.com/2023/01/21/ed-reed-out-at-bethune-cookman-after-25-days-blasts-school-in-rant/ |url-status=live }}

Administrative career

On January 30, 2020, Reed was hired by the University of Miami as the football team's chief of staff, an advisory role to head coach Manny Diaz.{{Cite magazine |last=Chavez |first=Chris |date=January 30, 2020 |title=Miami Hires Ed Reed As Chief of Staff |url=https://www.si.com/college/2020/01/30/ed-reed-miami-football-chief-of-staff-manny-diaz-advisor |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=February 8, 2021 |archive-date=February 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214205325/https://www.si.com/college/2020/01/30/ed-reed-miami-football-chief-of-staff-manny-diaz-advisor |url-status=live }} Following the departure of Diaz, Reed stayed in his role under new head coach Mario Cristobal.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Barry |date=April 18, 2022 |title=Ed Reed discusses what has changed with Hurricanes. And UM football personnel notes |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article260513957.html |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=Miami Herald}}

Personal life

Reed is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He was initiated on November 16, 2024 through the Grambling Alumni Chapter.[https://clutchpoints.com/baltimore-ravens-legend-ed-reed-initiated-as-member-of-kappa-alpha-psi Baltimore Ravens legend Ed Reed initiated as member of Kappa Alpha Psi]

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