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Ed Reed | Defensive Back

Team: Houston Texans
Age / DOB:  (34) / 9/11/1978
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 200
College: Miami (FL)
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The Houston Chronicle confirms the Texans expect Ed Reed (hip surgery) back for the beginning of training camp or "midway through it."
Owner Bob McNair first let slip that Reed might not be ready for the beginning of camp after coach Gary Kubiak had previously insisted he would. Things have a history of not quite going to plan with Reed and his injuries, so we'd be far from surprised if he misses a sizable chunk of his first Texans camp. Going on 35, there's a chance Reed is damaged goods. May 20 - 10:17 AM
Source: Houston Chronicle

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Ed Reed - DB - Texans

Profootballtalk reports the Ravens "generally knew" Ed Reed's hip was an issue, and that the Texans "apparently didn’t."

Reed's issue (torn labrum) apparently couldn't have been detected by a physical or X-ray. That means there's a very real chance he made no mention of his injury to the Texans until after he signed on the dotted line. If that's the case, it's a transgression that would put a lesser player in hot water with his new team. For now, it doesn't appear the Texans will try to recoup any of the $6 million guaranteed they owe Reed.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
May 17 - 11:56 AM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips admits he's "a little concerned" about Ed Reed's unexpected hip surgery.

It's possible Reed knew he'd need the operation all along, but kept it under wraps and delayed the procedure to buoy his free-agent stock. There were reports in Baltimore immediately after the Texans signed Reed that the Ravens never wanted him back. "Anytime a guy’s operated on, you’re concerned, especially at this time of year," said Phillips. "If it’d been right after the season, it’d been different. So there's a little concern. But the good thing about (Reed), he’s experienced it before. He’s an experienced guy."
Source: houstontexans.com
May 7 - 12:47 PM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

Coach Gary Kubiak acknowledged Monday that the Texans did not expect FS Ed Reed to need hip surgery when they signed him in March.

On March 20, the Texans signed Ahman Green Reed to a three-year, $15 million deal with $6 million guaranteed. "We didn't expect it, but it started bothering him," said Kubiak. "That's when we got aggressive in what we needed to do." It's believed owner Bob McNair was the driving force behind the Texans' pursuit of Reed after the club lost Glover Quin and Connor Barwin in free agency. McNair conceded Monday that Reed may not be ready for training camp.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
May 6 - 2:43 PM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

Texans owner Bob McNair confirms Ed Reed's hip surgery was minor, but says he could be sidelined until "maybe the middle" of training camp.

The Texans had been insisting Reed would be ready for the beginning of camp, but owners tend to let the cat out of the bag when they make public comments. McNair did imply he expects Reed to be ready when the Texans report, and that "the middle" is unlikely. Even though he'll be adjusting to a new team and scheme, the Texans have no reason to rush their new 34-year-old safety.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
May 6 - 12:48 PM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

Texans FS Ed Reed underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a small labral tear in his hip last week.

Reed will miss OTAs, but he's expected to be ready for training camp. "It's something we'll have to work through," said coach Gary Kubiak. "We'll get him healthy, and he should be fine." The 34-year-old has missed just 16 games in his 11-year career. Second-round pick D.J. Swearinger will get valuable reps while Reed is out of commission. Because of his age and history of hip problems, Kubiak would be smart to take it easy on Reed until the season.
Source: John McClain on Twitter
May 3 - 12:46 PM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

Senior VP of Public and Community Relations Kevin Byrne insisted on the team website that the Ravens did in fact want Ed Reed back.

Earlier in the week, the Baltimore Sun reported that coach John Harbaugh wanted Reed back with the Ravens "as much as he wants a root canal." Byrne said the quote "in no way reflected John's feelings about the future Hall of Famer Reed." Regardless of the how the team feels about Reed, they were not willing to offer him the three-year, $15 million deal he got in Houston.
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Source: BaltimoreRavens.com
Apr 6 - 10:22 AM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

According to the Baltimore Sun, coach John Harbaugh wanted FS Ed Reed back with the Ravens "as much as he wants a root canal."

In other words, Harbaugh didn't want Reed back at all. The Sun's Mike Preston found it "interesting" that the national media made it seem like the Texans and Ravens were in a "bidding war" for Reed when Baltimore was never serious about re-signing him. On Monday's ESPN Football Today podcast, Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson suggested Reed and Michael Huff are similar players at this stage of their careers. Reed got a three-year, $15 million deal from Houston. The Ravens stole Huff for $6 million over three seasons -- George Wilson money.
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Source: Baltimore Sun
Apr 2 - 12:34 AM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

Updating a previous item, Ed Reed's Texans contract is good for three years with a max value of $15 million.

Per NFL Network's Albert Breer, Reed will receive $6 million in the first season. The Texans now have Reed under control through his age-37 campaign, though it would be somewhat surprising if he finished the deal. The $5 million annual average leaves Reed outside the league's top-ten most highly paid safeties.
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Mar 22 - 1:52 AM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

Texans agreed to terms with S Ed Reed, formerly of the Ravens, on a two-year contract.

Financial terms have yet to be revealed, but CBS' Jason La Canfora "wouldn't be surprised at all" if Reed gets close to $6 million per season. If that's the case, he'll be one of the lone free agents to actually get close to what he was asking for. Reed is an ideal replacement for Glover Quin, and adds an edge to a defense that let itself get pushed around down the stretch last season. Along with Chicago's Brian Urlacher, Reed is the second defensive icon to move on from the only team he's ever known in the past hour.
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Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mar 20 - 6:58 PM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

NFL.com reports the Ravens are "very pessimistic" about re-signing free agent Ed Reed.

Per reporter Ian Rapoport, the "belief" is that Reed is now seeking $4 million per year, but that it's "doubtful" the Ravens meet that price. $4 million is believed to be what the Texans are offering, so it could be only a matter of time before Reed stops peddling his wares and takes his talents to Houston.
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Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Mar 20 - 2:50 PM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

League sources tell the Baltimore Sun the Texans' offer to free agent Ed Reed was for roughly three years and $4 million annually, but that Reed is angling for closer to the $7.2 million he made last season.

Reed could be on the market for a while if he sticks to his guns, as the money simply isn't there league-wide. The cap-strapped Ravens could have trouble even matching $4 million. Reed has presumably been waiting for other suitors to emerge since he left Houston without a deal, but they've yet to come forward. His choices are likely down to Houston and Baltimore.
Related: Texans
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Mar 19 - 4:11 PM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

Ravens coach John Harbaugh says he's "very hopeful" of re-signing free agent Ed Reed.

"On the hopeful scale I’d say it’s of high hope," Harbaugh said Tuesday. "We’ll just have to see how it works out." Reed is back to shopping his services after the Texans reportedly only offered him $4 million per season. He's believed to be seeking $6-$7 million. He won't get that from Baltimore, but if all the offers are low-ball, it stands to reason Reed will decide to re-up with the only team he's ever known.
Source: ESPN.com
Mar 19 - 3:51 PM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

Coach Gary Kubiak says the Texans are still "very much involved" with free agent Ed Reed.

"He'll take his time to do the right thing," Kubiak said. "No panic from any standpoint." Talks have stalled because the Texans made Reed a low-ball offer. He's now holding out for a better deal, and trying to keep the Ravens involved to increase his leverage. It's unclear who might blink first. We wouldn't rule out Reed returning to Baltimore if he can't get the Texans to sweeten their offer.
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Source: Texans on Twitter
Mar 19 - 1:37 PM
Ed Reed - DB - Texans

A league source tells the Baltimore Sun that the Texans' initial offer to free agent S Ed Reed came in low enough that a fast deal was unrealistic.

The Texans wined and dined Reed with a private plane and other trimmings, but didn't open up their wallets. It's now been more than three days since he visited Houston and talks are merely considered "ongoing." Reed's agent is keeping the Ravens involved in discussions as well as he tries to maintain leverage. The problem is that Reed's sideline-to-sideline speed to waning approaching age 35.
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Source: Baltimore Sun
Mar 19 - 8:22 AM

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