BREAKING: Ed Reed Returns to Baltimore Ravens as Assistant Coach to Lead Charge for NFC East Title
In a stunning development reminiscent of Reed’s glory days, the Baltimore Ravens have announced Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed is returning to their coaching staff as an Assistant Coach, igniting renewed hope for a championship chase. Though the news stems from a viral social media post, the Ravens organization quickly confirmed the details, marking Reed’s full-circle return to Baltimore, this time to help pursue an elusive NFC East—or, more accurately, AFC North—title.
(Note: the NFC East mention appears to be a misprint from certain outlets; Reed will, of course, help lead the Ravens in their actual division.)
A Homecoming 11 Years in the Making
Reed, a storied figure in Ravens lore with 646 tackles, 64 interceptions, 9 Pro Bowls, and a Defensive Player of the Year nod in 2004, first donned purple and black in 2002. Over 11 seasons, he became a cornerstone of Baltimore’s defensive identity before retiring with the franchise in 2015 si.com+13instagram.com+13facebook.com+13baltimoreravens.com+1si.com+1.
Since hanging up his cleats, Reed briefly coached with the Buffalo Bills (2016) and spent time as an advisor at the University of Miami, as well as a momentary flirtation with an HBCU head coaching role si.com. More recently, in January 2025, he accepted the position of Offensive Coordinator at his son’s high school in Georgia—a surprising, yet heartfelt choice facebook.com+10baltimoreravens.com+10cbssports.com+10.
Reed Speaks: Personal Reflections & Strategic Vision
Amidst the buzz of excitement, Ed Reed took to a press conference earlier this week. Here’s a breakdown of his most compelling remarks: