Houston Texans
Ed Reed - #20 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 205 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/11/1978 |
| Birthplace | St. Rose, LA |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 12 |
| Drafted | 2002, 1st round, 24th pick by Ravens |
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PLAYER NEWS
The nine-time Pro Bowl safety signed a contract with Houston on Friday, a week after leaving town with no deal in place.|||||||
The Texans did not disclose terms, though the Houston Chronicle reported it was a three-year deal worth $15 million, with $5 million guaranteed. The move is another blow to Baltimore, where Reed played his first 11 NFL seasons.
Reed is back at Reliant Stadium for more meetings with the Houston Texans.|||||||
The 34-year-old Reed arrived in Houston on Thursday aboard team owner Bob McNair's private jet and had a full day of meetings. The team announced on its Twitter site Friday morning that Reed was back in its offices at Reliant.
Reed intends to return next season.|||||||
There was speculation that the 34-year-old Reed might retire after the Ravens complete their Super Bowl run next Sunday. But Reed said Thursday, "I'll be playing next year."
Reed avoided a one-game suspension for late hits after an appeal. He instead will be fined $50,000.|||||||
Reed was suspended for one game without pay on Monday by NFL vice president of football operations Merton Hanks for his third violation in three seasons of the rule prohibiting helmet-to-helmet hits against defenseless players. The third violation occurred in Sunday night's game at Pittsburgh: Reed's hit to the head of receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Reed appealed the ruling in phone session Tuesday morning with NFL hearing officer Ted Cottrell.
Reed has been suspended for one game by the NFL for repeated violations of rules prohibiting hits to the head and neck area of defenseless players.|||||||
The 11-year veteran will miss Sunday's game against San Diego. Reed is suspended for three violations of the player safety rules in the past three seasons. The latest came in Sunday night's 13-10 victory over Pittsburgh when he was penalized for unnecessary roughness in the third quarter for a hit to the head of receiver Emmanuel Sanders.