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Bills | Buffalo cleans house on coaching staff Tue Jan 31, 01:30 PM
The Buffalo Bills announced linebackers coach Bobby April III, defensive line coach John Blake, quarterbacks coach David Lee, defensive assistant D'Anton Lynn, defensive backs coach Tim McDonald, assistant head coach Chris Palmer, assistant defensive backs coach Ed Reed, special teams assistant Eric Smith, quality control coach Kathryn Smith, assistant quarterbacks coach Jason Vrable and outside linebackers coach Jeff Weeks will not be a part of the coaching staff under new head coach Sean McDermott.
| Footballguys view: The Bills are removing almost all traces of the short-lived Rex Ryan era in Buffalo. McDermott will have a chance to put his fingerprints on most of the staff as the team tries to get out of the doldrums of mediocrity. |
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Bills | Ed Reed hired as assistant in Buffalo Wed Jan 13, 11:33 PM
The Buffalo Bills hired formed NFL safety Ed Reed as their assistant defensive backs coach Wednesday, Jan. 13.
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NFL | Ed Reed to announce retirement Wed May 6, 08:43 PM
Free-agent SS Ed Reed will officially announce his retirement from the National Football LEague in a press conference Thursday, May 7.
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NFL | Ed Reed return odds dwindling Fri Aug 15, 02:19 AM
The odds that former Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed will return to the NFL are decreasing, especially with the news on Thursday, Aug. 14, that Reed has joined the cast of the Showtime weekly series Inside the NFL.
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Jets | Ed Reed unlikely to return Sat Jun 28, 11:45 AM
The New York Jets likely will not have interest in re-signing free-agent FS Ed Reed unless one of their starting safeties suffers an injury.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Reed is nowhere near the player he used to be. We'd be shocked if any team signed Reed at this point of his career. |
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Steelers | Unlikely to have interest in Ed Reed Sat Jun 7, 10:28 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to show an interest in free-agent FS Ed Reed (Jets), as they already have four safeties with Will Allen, Michael Mitchell, Troy Polamalu and Shamarko Thomas, and Robert Golden also could push for a spot, so there is no room for Reed right now.
| Footballguys view: Reed's best days are far behind him. He bounced from the Texans to the Jets last year, and Reed looked old and slow when he was on the field. The Steelers need a youth movement on defense, not a recycled player who has seen better days. |
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NFL | Ed Reed preparing to play Sun Jun 1, 05:31 PM
Free-agent S Ed Reed (Jets) said he's preparing to play in 2014 but doesn't anticipate going to a training camp.
| Footballguys view: Reed is getting zero interest as a free agent. He bounced from the Texans to the Jets last year and was incredibly ineffective with both teams. Perhaps after Week 1 of the regular season (when veteran contracts are no longer guaranteed) Reed will get a sniff. |
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Jets | Ed Reed to have MRI Mon Dec 30, 02:19 PM
New York Jets FS Ed Reed (hip) will have an MRI on on his surgically repaired hip. Reed said it is not a new injury, but a maintenance issue.
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Jets | Ed Reed says retirement possible Mon Dec 30, 01:01 PM
New York Jets impending free-agent FS Ed Reed said he could consider retiring this offseason but is also open to the possibility of re-signing with the Jets.
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Jets | Friday injury report for Week 17 Fri Dec 27, 05:38 PM
New York Jets CB Ellis Lankster (jaw) is listed as questionable for Week 17. WR Jeremy Kerley (elbow), TE Kellen Winslow (illness, knee), C Nick Mangold (toe), OT Austin Howard (knee), DE Muhammad Wilkerson (wrist), DT Kenrick Ellis (back), DT Sheldon Richardson (finger, shoulder), LB Quinton Coples (shoulder), LB Demario Davis (thumb), LB Garrett McIntyre (knee), CB Antonio Cromartie (hip), FS Ed Reed (non-injury) and SS Dawan Landry (hand) are listed as probable. Lankster did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 27. Winslow and Cromartie were limited during practice while the other players fully participated in practice.
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Jets | Thursday practice report for Week 17 Thu Dec 26, 06:07 PM
New York Jets CB Ellis Lankster (jaw), FS Ed Reed (non-injury) and TE Kellen Winslow (knee, illness) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 26. LB Quinton Coples (shoulder), CB Antonio Cromartie (hip) and DT Sheldon Richardson (finger, shoulder) were limited. LB Demario Davis (thumb), DT Kenrick Ellis (back), OT Austin Howard (knee), WR Jeremy Kerley (elbow), C Nick Mangold (toe), LB Garrett McIntyre (knee) and DE Muhammad Wilkerson (wrist) practiced in full.
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Jets | Friday injury report for Week 16 Fri Dec 20, 03:29 PM
New York Jets CB Antonio Cromartie (hip) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 20, and is probable for Week 16. LB Quinton Coples (shoulder), DT Kenrick Ellis (back), OT Austin Howard (knee), WR Jeremy Kerley (elbow), CB Ellis Lankster (jaw), LB Garrett McIntyre (knee, elbow), WR David Nelson (ribs), FS Ed Reed (not injury related), DT Sheldon Richardson (wrist, finger) and DE Muhammad Wilkerson (wrist) all fully practiced and are probable for Week 16.
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Jets | Ed Reed wants to return Fri Dec 20, 01:09 PM
New York Jets FS Ed Reed said he wants to return to the team in 2014, but that head coach Rex Ryan returning to the team would be a factor in that decision.
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Jets | Thursday practice report for Week 16 Thu Dec 19, 06:11 PM
New York Jets FS Ed Reed (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 19. TE Kellen Winslow (knee), DT Sheldon Richardson (finger, wrist), CB Antonio Cromartie (hip) and CB Ellis Lankster (jaw) were limited during practice. WR David Nelson (ribs), OT Austin Howard (knee), DE Muhammad Wilkerson (wrist), DT Kenrick Ellis (back), LB Quinton Coples (shoulder) and LB Garrett McIntyre (elbow, knee) fully participated in practice.
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Jets | Friday injury report for Week 15 Fri Dec 13, 03:57 PM
New York Jets CB Antonio Cromartie (hip, concussion) is questionable for Week 15. LB Demario Davis (thumb), DT Kenrick Ellis (back), WR Jeremy Kerley (elbow), LB Garrett McIntyre (knee), WR David Nelson (ribs), FS Ed Reed (non-injury), WR Greg Salas (finger), DE Muhammad Wilkerson (wrist) and TE Kellen Winslow (knee) are probable. Cromartie and Winslow were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 13, and the rest practiced in full.
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Jeremy Kerley player page
Muhammad Wilkerson player page
Kenrick Ellis player page
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Jets | Thursday practice report for Week 14 Thu Dec 12, 05:44 PM
New York Jets WR Stephen Hill (knee) and FS Ed Reed (non-injury) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 12. CB Antonio Cromartie (hip, concussion) and TE Kellen Winslow (knee) were limited. LB Demario Davis (thumb), DT Kenrick Ellis (back), WR Jeremy Kerley (elbow), LB Garrett McIntyre (knee), WR David Nelson (ribs), WR Greg Salas (finger) and DE Muhammad Wilkerson (wrist) practiced in full.
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Greg Salas player page
Jeremy Kerley player page
Muhammad Wilkerson player page
Kenrick Ellis player page
Stephen Hill player page
Demario Davis player page
Jets | Ed Reed not practicing Thu Dec 12, 12:05 PM
New York Jets FS Ed Reed (undisclosed) is not participating in practice Thursday, Dec. 12.
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Jets | Ed Reed wants to play for two more years Thu Dec 5, 03:06 PM
New York Jets FS Ed Reed said he hopes to play for two more years after the 2013 season.
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Jets | Ed Reed will keep starting job Mon Dec 2, 05:02 PM
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said FS Ed Reed will continue to start at safety unless he suffers an injury.
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Jets | Ed Reed struggles against old team Sun Nov 24, 04:50 PM
New York Jets FS Ed Reed was beaten on the long ball in Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens, his former team. WR Jacoby Jones got behind Reed on a 66-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter.
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Jets | Ed Reed plays a lot Mon Nov 18, 10:20 AM
New York Jets FS Ed Reed played on 59 of 67 defensive snaps in Week 11. FS Antonio Allen played in just three.
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Jets | Ed Reed to start Sun Nov 17, 11:40 AM
New York Jets FS Ed Reed will be one of the team's starting safeties Week 11.
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Dolphins | Showed interested in Ed Reed Thu Nov 14, 11:56 PM
New York Jets FS Ed Reed said the Miami Dolphins showed interest in him, but he decided to sign with the Jets.
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Patriots | Were interested in Ed Reed Thu Nov 14, 07:00 PM
The New England Patriots contacted FS Ed Reed before he signed with the New York Jets. 'Going in there, trying to learn a new situation probably would have been difficult,' Reed said. Reed is familiar with Jets head coach Rex Ryan's defensive style from their time together with the Baltimore Ravens, and defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman was also in Baltimore.
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Jets | Ed Reed won't start Thu Nov 14, 06:46 PM
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said FS Ed Reed won't start for the team, but he'll play meaningful snaps. 'Obviously he's not going to play every snap. He's not going to start,' Ryan said. 'But I was encouraged by what I remembered and everything else. But in a way, it's not surprising.'
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Jets | Ed Reed likely to start Thu Nov 14, 12:08 PM
New York Jets FS Ed Reed will likely start alongside S Dawan Landry, but he could also serve as the third safety behind S Antonio Allen. The Jets use three safeties in certain packages.
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Jets | Ed Reed agrees Thu Nov 14, 11:29 AM
Updating an immediate report, the New York Jets agreed to terms with free-agent FS Ed Reed (Texans) on an undisclosed deal. He'll practice Thursday, Nov. 14.
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Jets | Ed Reed close to signing Thu Nov 14, 11:21 AM
The New York Jets are close to signing free-agent FS Ed Reed (Texans).
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Ravens | Not interested in Ed Reed Thu Nov 14, 08:40 AM
The Baltimore Ravens aren't interested in free-agent FS Ed Reed (Texans).
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Patriots | Not interested in Ed Reed Thu Nov 14, 08:39 AM
The New England Patriots aren't interested in free-agent FS Ed Reed (Texans).
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Jets | Showing interest in Ed Reed Wed Nov 13, 11:40 PM
Updating a previous report, the New York Jets are showing an interest in free-agent FS Ed Reed (Texans), according to a league source.
| Footballguys view: The move makes sense for the Jets. Reed spent years working under Rex Ryan when the two were together in Baltimore. |
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Jets | Coach expected to contact Ed Reed Wed Nov 13, 04:55 PM
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is expected to reach out to free-agent FS Ed Reed (Texans).
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Colts | No interest in Ed Reed Wed Nov 13, 04:45 PM
The Indianapolis Colts have no interest in free agent FS Ed Reed (Texans) now that he has cleared waivers.
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NFL | Ed Reed not claimed Wed Nov 13, 04:11 PM
FS Ed Reed (Texans) was not claimed on waivers, and is now a free agent.
| Footballguys view: We could see the Jets show the most interest now that Reed is a free agent. He played for years under Rex Ryan and would be familiar with the scheme and terminology. If the Jets add Reed they could move Dawan Landry to his natural strong safety position. |
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Jets | GM, coach talk about Ed Reed Wed Nov 13, 02:44 PM
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he talked with general manager John Idzik about free-agent FS Ed Reed (Texans) but has not been told about any waiver claim for Reed.
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Bears | Unlikely to pursue Ed Reed Wed Nov 13, 12:38 PM
The Chicago Bears are not expected to show interest in free-agent FS Ed Reed (Texans).
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Texans | Think Ed Reed lost speed Wed Nov 13, 09:10 AM
The Houston Texans think FS Ed Reed lost his speed after offseason hip surgery. Reed said that not getting the necessary repetitions in the offseason and training camp affected him on the field.
| Footballguys view: He's simply no longer the player he used to be. Reed also said quarterbacks weren't throwing his way during games, which limited his playmaking. |
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Jets | Unlikely to pursue Ed Reed Tue Nov 12, 03:10 PM
The New York Jets are unlikely to pursue free agent FS Ed Reed (Texans) according to Rich Cimini of ESPN New York. Cimini points out that going after Reed does not fit general manager John Idzik's plan.
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Ravens | No interest in Ed Reed Tue Nov 12, 01:51 PM
The Baltimore Ravens will not be making a waiver claim on free agent FS Ed Reed (Texans).
| Footballguys view: Many thought the Ravens would make a move for their former star after he was released by the Texans. That's not the case, and Reed will have to look elsewhere if he wants to keep playing football. |
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Texans | Will release Ed Reed Tue Nov 12, 12:36 PM
The Houston Texans will release FS Ed Reed Tuesday, Nov. 12.
| Footballguys view: Reed is no longer the player he used to be. He failed to make much of an impact with the Texans and the team is moving on without him. The Texans demoted Reed to third-string safety behind Shiloh Keo and D.J. Swearinger. His knee and hip issues were just too much to overcome. Reed should find a new home after he clears waivers. No team wants to take on the rest of his current contract. |
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Texans | Ed Reed demoted? Thu Nov 7, 05:43 PM
Houston Texans FS Ed Reed has just 14 tackles and no interceptions in eight games with the team this year, and he did not start in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts. Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said the team is getting what it needs from Reed. Meanwhile, FS Shiloh Keo has received more playing time in the last two games. Phillips was non-committal when asked if Reed was still a starter.
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Texans | Ed Reed still believes Fri Oct 25, 09:48 AM
Houston Texans FS Ed Reed said he can still do all the things he has done in his career. 'I'm still focused,' Reed said. 'I'm still able to do the things that I know I can do, that I've been doing. It's just a matter of getting opportunities and taking advantage of those opportunities.'
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Texans | 15 probable for Week 6 Fri Oct 11, 05:19 PM
Houston Texans LB Darryl Sharpton (foot), OG Wade Smith (knee), LB Bryan Braman (neck, knee), Brandon Brooks (toe) and OT Duane Brown (toe) were all limited in practice Friday, Oct. 11, and are probable. FS Ed Reed (knee), LB Brian Cushing (knee), CB Brice McCain (knee), C Chris Myers (bicep), OT Derek Newton (knee), S Eddie Pleasant (ankle), WR DeVier Posey (Achilles'), DE Antonio D. Smith (quadriceps), OT Ryan Harris (elbow) and DE J.J. Watt (nose) all fully participated in practice and are probable for Week 6
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Texans | Five limited during practice Thu Oct 10, 07:09 PM
Houston Texans OG Brandon Brooks (toe), OG Wade Smith (knee), OT Duane Brown (toe), LB Bryan Braman (knee, neck) and FS Ed Reed (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 10.
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Texans | Four limited during practice Wed Oct 9, 04:43 PM
Houston Texans OG Brandon Brooks (toe), OT Duane Brown (toe), LB Bryan Braman (knee, neck) and FS Ed Reed (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 9.
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Texans | 13 players listed as probable Fri Oct 4, 07:20 PM
Houston Texans FB Greg Jones (foot, groin), WR DeVier Posey (Achilles'), TE Garrett Graham (groin, hip), C Chris Myers (biceps), OG Wade Smith (knee), OT Derek Newton (knee), DE J.J. Watt (groin, nose), LB Bryan Braman (hamstring, shoulder), LB Darryl Sharpton (foot, hip), CB Johnathan Joseph (non-injury), CB Brice McCain (knee), FS Ed Reed (abdomen, hip) and SS Eddie Pleasant (hamstring) are listed as probable for Week 5. Jones, Reed, Sharpton and Smith were limited during practice Friday, Oct. 4, while the other players fully practiced.
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Texans | Seven limited during practice Thu Oct 3, 06:46 PM
Houston Texans FB Greg Jones (foot, groin), OG Wade Smith (knee), OT Duane Brown (toe), DE J.J. Watt (groin, nose), LB Bryan Braman (hamstring, shoulder), LB Brian Cushing (concussion) and FS Ed Reed (abdomen, hip) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 3.
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Texans | Four limited in practice Wed Oct 2, 09:08 PM
Houston Texans LB Bryan Braman (hamstring, shoulder), OT Duane Brown (toe), C Chris Myers (biceps) and FS Ed Reed (abdomen, hip) were listed as limited participants in practice Wednesday, Oct. 2.
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Texans | Nine players probable for Week 4 Fri Sep 27, 07:21 PM
Houston Texans WR DeVier Posey (Achilles'), TE Garrett Graham (hip, groin), C Chris Myers (back), OG Wade Smith (knee), OT Derek Newton (knee, calf), LB Brian Cushing (knee, ankle), CB Brice McCain (knee), FS Ed Reed (hip) and SS Eddie Pleasant (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 27, and are listed as probable for Week 4.
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Texans | Four limited during practice Thu Sep 26, 07:27 PM
Houston Texans TE Garrett Graham (hip, groin), OG Wade Smith (knee), OT Duane Brown (toe) and FS Ed Reed (hip) were limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 26.
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