Ravens’ Ed Reed through the years

Former Ravens safety Ed Reed is introduced during player introductions before the game against the Rams.

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome, left, laughs with former Ravens safety Ed Reed and his son, Ed Reed III, during the halftime Ring of Honor ceremony.

Two Baltimore sports legends, the Orioles’ Cal Ripkens Jr., left, and Ravens’ Ed Reed, right, share a laugh before the Ravens game against the Rams at M & T Bank Stadium.

Two Baltimore sports legends, the Orioles’ Cal Ripkens Jr., left, and Ravens’ Ed Reed, right, share a laugh before the Ravens game against the Rams at M & T Bank Stadium.

Safety Ed Reed retired with the Ravens.

Safety Ed Reed picked off a pass from Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb deep in his own end zone and ran 108 yards for a record setting touchdown in a 36-7 victory over Philadelphia in 2008.  (Gail Burton / Associated Press)