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 |
Chargers TE Gates could miss Sunday's game
Chargers TE Antonio Gates popped the plantar fascia in his right foot. Combined with the toe and ankle injuries he has in his left leg, his status for Sunday's game vs. the Texans is not looking good.
Texans waive DE Ogunleye
The Texans placed veteran DE Adewale Ogunleye on waivers on Tuesday and replaced him with practice-squad LB Tim Jamison.
Colts beat Texans 30-17, take division lead
Peyton Manning threw for two touchdowns and Mike Hart ran for a career-high 84 yards as the Colts held on for a 30-17 victory over Houston.
Monday-night inactives
The following players are inactive for the Monday-night game between the Texans and Colts.
Saturday injury report for Texans-Colts
Here is the injury report for the Week Eight Monday-night game, Houston at Indianapolis, showing the status of each injured player and to what degree each participated in his team's practices.
Colts RB Addai doubtful; Brown should return
The Colts don't expect to have starting RB Joseph Addai for Monday night's game against the Texans.
Texans searched players' lockers for banned substances
Concerned that some of his players might be using illegal substances, Texans owner Bob McNair instructed team staffers to search the players' lockers and remove any substances not approved by the league.
Ward earns more playing time with Texans
In his brief time with the Texans, and in limited work, reserve RB Derrick Ward has produced in a big way, rushing for 141 yards and three touchdowns — including bursts of 33 and 38 yards — in 17 carries in four ...
Texans move Cushing to MLB; sign DT Lewis
The Texans made some defensive changes on Monday, a week before they return to the gridiron in a Week Eight Monday night game against the Colts.
Texans left to replace ever-dependable Ryans
The loss of star MLB DeMeco Ryans to a season-ending Achilles tendon injury weakens a Texans defense that is struggling in multiple areas.
Texans lose MLB Ryans for the season
The Texans scored a big comeback victory over the Chiefs in Week Six, but lost MLB DeMeco Ryans for the rest of the season with a torn Achilles' tendon.
Johnsons late TD lifts Texans past K.C.
Matt Schaub threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Andre Johnson with 28 seconds left to give Houston a stunning fourth-quarter comeback in the Texans' 35-31 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
Fired Minnesota coach Brewster could return to NFL
An NFL insider has told PFW that Tim Brewster, who was fired Sunday as head coach at the University of Minnesota, could resurface in the NFL as an offensive assistant.
Texans' Jackson getting tough on-the-job training
Committing to young corners has worked before for Houston, but the Texans have yet to see the payoff with rookie Kareem Jackson, who's been targeted by opposing offenses and has been beaten numerous times, in various ways.
Texans' pass defense, pass rush issues to watch
As the Texans seek to play steadier after some up-and-down play early in the season, here are a few areas to watch.
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.
