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Edward Earl Reed Jr. (born September 11, 1978) is an American former professionalfootball player who was asafety in theNational Football League (NFL), spending the majority of his career with theBaltimore Ravens. He playedcollege football for theMiami Hurricanes, where he played onMiami's 2001 national championship team and was named aunanimous All-American. He was selected by the Ravens in the first round of the2002 NFL draft and played 11 seasons with them before playing with theHouston Texans andNew York Jets in 2013.
During his playing career, Reed was selected to nine totalPro Bowls, was theNFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2004, wonSuper Bowl XLVII, and has an NFL record for the two longest interception returns (106 yards in 2004 and 107 yards in 2008).[1] 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.[2][3][4][5] Reed was known for studying film to memorize opposing teams' tendencies,[6][7] as well as his ability to lure quarterbacks into throwing interceptions.[8] Reed was inducted into thePro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
In 2016, Reed worked as an assistant defensive backs coach for theBuffalo Bills. In 2020, he was hired by theUniversity of Miami, his alma mater, to serve as their football team's chief of staff, an advisory role to head coachManny Diaz.
Reed was born inSt. Rose,St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, on September 11, 1978. He attendedDestrehan High School inDestrehan, Louisiana.[9] With the Fighting Wildcatsfootball team, he was an all-state selection atdefensive back and as akick returner and also theNew Orleans Times-Picayune District Most Valuable Defensive Player.[10]
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.[10] Reed also playedbasketball,baseball, andtrack & field.[11]
In addition to football, Reed was a standout track athlete atDestrehan High School. He was a member of the state champion4 × 100 meters relay squad.[10] He set a high school record throw of 56.94 meters (186 ft 10 in) in thejavelin throw. Also a standout performer in thelong jump andtriple jump, he recorded personal bests in high school of over 24 feet (7.3 m) and over 46 feet (14 m), respectively.[10]
While in college, Reed joined theMiami Hurricanes track and field team in 2000, where he competed as a jumper and javelin thrower. He placed 7th in thetriple jump at the 2000 Big East Championships, setting a career-best jump of 14.58 meters (47 ft 10 in). In addition, he finished 3rd in thejavelin throw, with a personal-best throw of 60.08 meters (197 ft 1 in).[12]
Reed received anathletic scholarship to attend theUniversity of Miami, where he was a standoutdefensive back for coachButch Davis and coachLarry Coker'sMiami Hurricanes football teams from 1997 to 2001.[10] Reed was a member of the Hurricane's2001 National Championship team.[13]
Afterredshirting 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.[10] Reed was recognized as a consensus first-teamAll-American in the 2000 season, and a unanimous first-team All-American in the 2001 season.[14] 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 overBoston 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.[15] Reed was honored as the Big East Defensive Player of the Year in 2001, and was named National Defensive Player of the Year byFootball News. He was a finalist for theJim Thorpe Award and was a semifinalists for theBronko Nagurski Trophy.[10]
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.[16] He also blocked four punts during his four-year career.[10] 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.[17]
Reed andIndianapolis Coltswide receiverReggie Wayne were roommates during their time at theUniversity of Miami.[18] He graduated in 2001 with abachelor's degree inliberal arts.[13] 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.[19]
Reed was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on January 7, 2018.[20]
| Ed Reed | Defense | ||||||
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| Season | Team | GP | Cmb | TfL | PD | Int | FF |
| 1997 | Miami | 0 |  Redshirt | ||||
| 1998 | Miami | 11 | 90 | 2.0 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 | Miami | 12 | 74 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | Miami | 11 | 80 | 0.0 | 23 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | Miami | 11 | 44 | 1.0 | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| Totals | 45 | 288 | 7.0 | 52 | 21 | 4 | |
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| 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 201 lb (91 kg) | 4.57 s | ||||||||||
| All values fromNFL Combine[21] | ||||||||||||
TheBaltimore Ravens selected Reed in the first round (24th overall) of the2002 NFL draft. Reed was the second safety drafted, afterOklahoma'sRoy Williams was selected eighth overall by theDallas Cowboys.[22]
On August 3, 2002, the Baltimore Ravens signed Reed to a five-year,$6.18 million contract.[23]
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Reed entered training camp slated as the starting free safety after the role was left vacant due to the departures ofRod Woodson andCorey Harris.[24] Head coachBrian Billick named Reed the starting free safety to begin the regular season, alongside strong safety and fellow rookieWill Demps.[25]
He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in theBaltimore Ravens' season-opener at theCarolina Panthers and recorded three solo tackles in their 10–7 loss.[26] 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 theDenver Broncos in Week 4.[27] Reed made his first career interception off a pass attempt by Broncos' quarterbackBrian Griese and blocked a punt byTom Rouen in the second quarter to set up a 13-yard drive for a touchdown.[28] The following week, he made three solo tackles, a season-high four pass deflections, and intercepted a pass off of Browns' quarterbackTim Couch during a 26–21 win at theCleveland Browns in Week 5.[29] In Week 6, Reed recorded three solo tackles and made his first career sack on quarterbackPeyton Manning during the Ravens' 22–20 loss at theIndianapolis Colts.[30] The following week, he collected a season-high seven solo tackles as the Ravens defeated theJacksonville Jaguars 17–10.[31] On November 10, 2002, Reed recorded five solo tackles, two pass deflections, and made a season-high two interceptions off passes by Bengals' quarterbackJon Kitna in the Ravens' 38–27 victory against theCincinnati Bengals in Week 10.[32] Reed made his first interception of the game in the second quarter and was returning it for a touchdown when Bengals' wide receiverT. 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 receiverPeter Warrick for atouchback.[33] 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.[34] He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.[35]
Reed and Will Demps were retained as the starting safeties during the 2003 season. Reed started in theBaltimore Ravens' season-opener at thePittsburgh Steelers and collected a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) and a pass deflection in their 34–15 loss.[36] 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 theCleveland Browns in Week 2. He intercepted a pass byKelly Holcomb in the second quarter and returned it for a 54-yard touchdown.[37] 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 theArizona Cardinals in Week 6. Reed blocked a punt byScott Player, recovered it, and then returned it for a 22-yard touchdown in the second quarter.[38] 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 theSeattle Seahawks.[39] He was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 6.[40] Reed was selected to the2004 Pro Bowl, marking the firstPro Bowl selection of his career.[41] 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.[42]
The Baltimore Ravens finished first in theAFC North with a 10–6 record and earned a playoff berth.[43] On January 3, 2004, Reed started in his first career playoff game and finished the Ravens' 20–17 loss to theTennessee Titans in theWild Card Round with one pass deflection and an interception.[44]
Defensive coordinatorMike 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' quarterbackCarson Palmer during a 23–9 win at theCincinnati Bengals in Week 3.[45] In Week 9, Reed recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception by quarterbackJeff Garcia for a 106-yard touchdown as the Ravens defeated theCleveland Browns 27–13.[46] In Week 12, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles and broke up a pass during a 24–3 loss at theNew England Patriots.[47] Reed was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November.[48] On December 23, 2004, it was announced that Reed was selected to play in the2005 Pro Bowl.[49] 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.[50]
Reed was named as a First-team All-Pro for the first time.[51] He was named theNFL Defensive Player of the Year by theAssociated Press.[52] 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 byDarren Sharper. He also returned an interception 106 yards for a touchdown, which was an NFL record until Reed reclaimed the record in 2008.[53][54]
The Baltimore Ravens promoted defensive line coachRex Ryan to defensive coordinator afterMike Nolan accepted the head coaching position with theSan 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 theCleveland Browns in Week 6.[55] Reed was inactive for the next six games (Weeks 7–12) due to an ankle injury.[56][57] He finished the2005 season with 37 combined tackles (33 solo), nine passes defensed, and an interception in ten games and ten starts.[56]
On June 27, 2006, the Baltimore Ravens signed Reed to a six-year,$40 million contract extension that included a $15 million signing bonus.[58]
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 theSan Diego Chargers.[59] On November 5, 2006, Reed made three combined tackles and scored a touchdown in the Ravens' 26–20 victory against theCincinnati Bengals in Week 9.[60] Reed scored a touchdown after teammateSamari Rolle intercepted a pass byCarson Palmer, that was intended forChad Johnson, and returned it 24-yards before handing it off to Reed who returned it for the remaining 24-yards for a touchdown.[61] On December 10, 2006, he recorded three combined tackles, made a season-high three pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by Chiefs' quarterbackTrent Green during a 20–10 win at theKansas City Chiefs in Week 14.[62] On December 20, 2006, Reed was named to the2007 Pro Bowl.[63] 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.[64] He was named as a First Team All-Pro for the second time.[65]
TheRavens went 13–3 that season, good enough for the #2 seed and the first round bye in theplayoffs. In theDivisional Round against the#3 seeded Indianapolis Colts, Reed had two interceptions off ofPeyton Manning along with three pass deflections and a solo tackle. Despite his performance, the Ravens lost 15–6.[66]
Head coachBrian Billick named Reed the starting free safety to begin the regular season in 2007, alongside strong safetyDawan Landry.[67]
He started in theBaltimore Ravens' season-opener at theCincinnati Bengals and made one tackle, deflected a pass, and had his first career punt return for a touchdown in their 27–20 loss.[68] Reed returned a punt byKyle Larson in the fourth quarter and returned it, untouched, for a 63-yard touchdown to put the Ravens' ahead 20–19.[69] On October 14, 2007, he recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and made an interception during a 23–3 win against theSt. Louis Rams in Week 6.[70] On December 18, 2007, it was announced that Reed was selected to play in the2008 Pro Bowl.[71] On December 31, 2007, the Baltimore Ravens fired head coach Brian Billick after they finished with a 5–11 record in 2007.[72] He started in all 16 games in 2007 and recorded 39 combined tackles (29 solo), 13 pass deflections, and seven interceptions.[73][74] Reed served as a backup punt returner in 2007 and finished the season with ten punt returns for 94-yards and one touchdown.[75] He was named as a First Team All-Pro for the third time.[76]
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Head coachJohn 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 theCleveland Browns in Week 3.[77] In Week 12, Reed made two combined tackles, a season-high four pass deflections, and intercepted two passes during a 36–7 victory against thePhiladelphia Eagles to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Week.[78][54][79][80] Reed's first interception of the game came in the first quarter off a pass byDonovan McNabb which led to McNabb's eventually benching. He made a second interception off a pass by quarterbackKevin 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.[79][81] The ball he intercepted and the jersey he wore during the play are now displayed in thePro Football Hall of Fame.[79][82] In Week 14, he earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his game againstWashington.[83] In Week 15, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles and had a sack on quarterbackBen Roethlisberger during a 13–9 loss to thePittsburgh Steelers.[84] On December 16, 2008, Reed was announced as a part of the2009 Pro Bowl roster.[85] The following week, he made one tackle, two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by quarterbackTony Romo in the Ravens' 33–24 win at theDallas Cowboys in Week 16.[86] In Week 17, Reed recorded three solo tackles, broke up two passes, and intercepted two pass attempts byDavid Garrard in Baltimore's 27–7 victory against theJacksonville Jaguars.[87] His performance marked his fourth game of the season with two interceptions. Reed earned AFC Defensive Player of the Month for December.[88] 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.[86] He was named as a First Team All-Pro for the second time.[89]
TheBaltimore Ravens finished the 2008 season second in the AFC North with an 11–5 record and earned a playoff berth.[90] 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 theMiami Dolphins in the AFCWild Card Round.[91] Both interceptions came off pass attempts by quarterbackChad Pennington.[92] The Baltimore Ravens reached theAFC Championship, but were defeated by thePittsburgh Steelers who went on to winSuper Bowl XLIII.[93] Reed recorded two solo tackles and deflected a pass as the Ravens lost 23–14.[86]
On January 26, 2009, Baltimore Ravens' head coach John Harbaugh promoted linebackers coachGreg Mattison to defensive coordinator afterRex Ryan accepted the head coaching position with theNew York Jets.[94] Mattison opted to retain Reed and Dawan Landry as the starting safety duo in 2009.[95]
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 theCincinnati Bengals. Reed intercepted a pass attempt by quarterbackCarson Palmer, that was intended for wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, and returned it for a 42-yard touchdown in the second quarter.[96] Reed sustained agroin injury and was inactive for four games (Weeks 13–16).[97] On December 29, 2009, it was announced that Reed was selected to play in the2010 Pro Bowl.[98] He finished the2009 season with 50 combined tackles (42 solo), five pass deflections, three interceptions, three forced fumbles, and a touchdown.[99] Reed was the only player unanimously voted onto theAP 2008 NFL All-Pro team.[100] In 2009, Reed was selected to theSporting News's Team of the Decade (2000s).[101]
TheBaltimore Ravens finished second in their division with a 9–7 record, but were eliminated after losing 20–3 at theIndianapolis Colts in the AFCDivisional Round.[102][103][104] Reed recorded an interception in each of the Ravens' playoff games.[105] Reed was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2000s.[106]
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 theirphysically unable to perform list after it was determined that his recovery from hip surgery would take longer than originally expected.[107] Head coach John Harbaugh namedTom Zbikowski during Reed's absence.[108]
On October 24, 2010, Reed made four solo tackles, two pass deflections, forced a fumble, and intercepted two passes by Bills' quarterbackRyan Fitzpatrick during a 37–34 win against theBuffalo Bills in Week 7.[109] In Week 14, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles and broke up a pass in the Ravens' 34–28 win at theHouston Texans.[110] On December 26, 2010, Reed recorded three combined tackles, made two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by quarterbackColt McCoy during a 20–10 win at theCleveland Browns in Week 16.[111] 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 theCincinnati Bengals.[112] It became his third game of the season with multiple interceptions. He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week.[113] In addition, he was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for December.[114] On December 28, 2010, Reed was announced as a2011 Pro Bowl selection.[115] Reed completed the2010 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.[116][117] He was named as a First Team All-Pro.[118] He was ranked fifth by his fellow players on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2011.[119]
On January 18, 2011, the Baltimore Ravens promoted secondary coachChuck Pagano to defensive coordinator afterGreg Mattison accepted the defensive coordinator position atMichigan.[120] Head coachJohn Harbaugh named Reed the starting free safety to begin the regular season, alongside strong safetyBernard Pollard and cornerbacksChris Carr andJimmy Smith. Pollard replacedDawan Landry who started alongside Reed for the previous five seasons (2006–2010).[121]
Reed started in theBaltimore Ravens' season-opener against thePittsburgh Steelers and recorded six solo tackles, a season-high four pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by quarterbackBen Roethlisberger in their 35–7 victory.[122] Reed earned his 12th career game with multiple interceptions and surpassedformer San Francisco 49ers' safetyRonnie Lott for most multi-interception games in a career. Lott had previously held the record with 11 games with multiple interceptions since 1993.[123] The following week, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles during a 26–13 loss at theTennessee Titans in Week 2.[124] On December 27, 2011, it was announced that Reed was selected to the2012 Pro Bowl.[125] Reed started in all 16 games in 2011 and recorded 52 combined tackles (44 solo), eight pass deflections, three interceptions, and a sack.[126]
The Baltimore Ravens finished atop the AFC North with a 12–4 record and clinched a playoff berth.[127] On January 15, 2012, Reed recorded six solo tackles, deflected four passes, and intercepted a pass by quarterbackT. J. Yates in the fourth quarter of the Ravens' 20–13 victory against theHouston Texans in theAFC Divisional Round[128] 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 theNew England Patriots in theAFC Championship Game.[129][130] He was ranked 16th by his fellow players on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2012.[131]
On January 27, 2012, Baltimore Ravens' head coachJohn Harbaugh promoted linebackers coachDean Pees to defensive coordinator after Chuck Pagano accepted the head coaching position with theIndianapolis Colts.[132] Pees retained Reed and Bernard Pollard as the starting safeties in 2012.[133]
Reed skipped out on a mandatory minicamp, but returned for training camp.[134][135] He started in theBaltimore Ravens' season-opener against theCincinnati Bengals and made two solo tackles, deflected two passes, and returned an interception byAndy Dalton for a 34-yard touchdown on their 44–13 victory.[136] His 34-yard interception return made him the NFL's all-time leader in career interception return yards.[137] In Week 3, Reed collected a season-high nine combined tackles and broke up two passes during a 31–30 victory against theNew England Patriots.[138] 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 receiverEmmanuel Sanders. Reed was considered a repeat offender based on his prior hits to wide receiverDeion Branch earlier in the season and to quarterbackDrew Brees in 2010. The suspension was later overturned, and Reed was fined $50,000 for the hit.[139] On December 26, 2012, it was announced that Reed was selected to the2013 Pro Bowl.[140] He started in all 16 games in 2012 and recorded 58 combined tackles (45 solo), 16 pass deflections, four interceptions, and a touchdown.[141]
The Baltimore Ravens finished atop the AFC North with a 10–6 record and earned a playoff berth.[142] They reachedSuper Bowl XLVII after defeating theIndianapolis Colts 24–9 in the AFCWild Card Round, theDenver Broncos 38–35 in the AFCDivisional Round, and also defeated theNew England Patriots 28–13 in theAFC Championship.[143][144][145] On February 3, 2013, Reed started inSuper Bowl XLVII and recorded five solo tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass by 49ers' quarterbackColin Kaepernick in the Ravens' 34–31 victory against theSan Francisco 49ers.[146] He was ranked 18th by his fellow players on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2013.[147]
On January 24, 2013, Reed stated that despite repeated reports he might retire, he intended to play the next year.[148]
Reed became afree agent after his contract expired at the end of the 2012 season.[149] While he had considered retiring after the 2012 season, Reed stated after the Super Bowl that he intended to continue playing football in 2013.[9][149]
Reed scored a total of 14 touchdowns in his career with the Baltimore Ravens.[150]
On March 22, 2013, Reed signed a three-year contract worth $15 million with $5 million guaranteed with theHouston Texans.[151] Later in the 2013 offseason, Reed underwentarthroscopic surgery in his hip to repair a small labral tear.[152] Reed made his Houston Texans debut on September 22, 2013, against the Ravens in Baltimore.[153] As the season progressed, Reed saw his playing time reduced. He eventually lost his starting job toShiloh Keo during Week 9 against theIndianapolis Colts.[154]
On November 10, 2013, Reed only played 12 snaps in a loss against theArizona 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.[155]
Reed was signed by theNew York Jets on November 14, 2013, after clearing waivers.[156] The move reunited Reed with head coachRex Ryan, whom he played for when Ryan was the defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens.[156] Reed played his first game as a Jet on November 17, 2013, against theBuffalo Bills.[157]
In Week 14, he recorded his first interception of the 2013 season againstOakland Raiders quarterbackMatt McGloin.[158] In Weeks 16 and 17, against theCleveland Browns andMiami 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.[159][160][161] 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.[162]
Reed announced his retirement on May 6, 2015, signing a one-day contract on May 7 to retire as a Baltimore Raven.[163]
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.[164] He was named to the NFL 100 All Time Team.[165]
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| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Punt Returns | Fumbles | Other TD[a] | ||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | Sfty | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | TD | |||
| 2002 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 85 | 71 | 14 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 59 | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | BAL | 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 |
| 2004 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 76 | 62 | 14 | 2.0 | 0 | 9 | 358 | 39.8 | 106T | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | BAL | 10 | 10 | 37 | 33 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 23 | 0 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 59 | 51 | 8 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 37 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | 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 |
| 2008 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 41 | 34 | 7 | 1.0 | 0 | 9 | 264 | 29.3 | 107T | 2 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | BAL | 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 |
| 2010 | BAL | 10 | 10 | 37 | 30 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 183 | 22.9 | 44 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | BAL | 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 |
| 2012 | 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 |
| 2013 | HOU | 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 | |
| Career | 174 | 169 | 643 | 531 | 112 | 6.0 | 1 | 64 | 1,590 | 24.8 | 107T | 7 | 113 | 30 | 205 | 6.8 | 63 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 3 | |
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Punt Returns | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | Sfty | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | TD | ||
| 2003 | BAL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 23 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | BAL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 64 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | BAL | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 38 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | BAL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | BAL | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 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 |
| Career | 15 | 15 | 49 | 43 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 9 | 168 | 18.6 | 64 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
On January 13, 2016, Reed was hired as an assistantdefensive backs coach for theBuffalo Bills.[171] 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 the2016 season inBuffalo, Reed was not retained by new coachSean McDermott after Ryan's dismissal.[172]
On December 27, 2022, Reed was hired as the new head coach of theBethune–Cookman Wildcats football team.[173] 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.[174] Prior to his dismissal, Reed recorded a live stream on which he vociferously criticized the condition of the school's athletic facilities.[175][176][177] 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."[178]
On January 13, 2025, Reed was announced as the offensive coordinator of Chamblee High School inChamblee, Georgia, near Atlanta.[179]
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 coachManny Diaz.[180] Following the departure of Diaz, Reed stayed in his role under new head coachMario Cristobal.[181]
Reed is a member ofKappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He was initiated on November 16, 2024 through theGrambling Alumni Chapter.[182]
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