{"id":51726,"date":"2025-05-28T03:09:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T03:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=51726"},"modified":"2025-05-28T03:09:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T03:09:11","slug":"breaking-news-ed-reed-returns-to-baltimore-ravens-as-assistant-coach-to-push-ravens-for-nfc-east-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=51726","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS : Ed Reed Returns to Baltimore Ravens as Assistant Coach to Push Ravens for NFC East Title."},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 dir=\"ltr\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Ed Reed Returns to Baltimore Ravens as Assistant Coach to Chase NFC East Title<\/h1>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In a thrilling development on May 26, 2025, Baltimore Ravens legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed has rejoined the team as an assistant coach, aiming to propel the Ravens toward an NFC East title. This move, announced hours ago, has ignited excitement among fans, with Reed\u2019s return seen as a game-changer for Baltimore\u2019s 2025 campaign.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/baltimorefishbowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/edreed.jpg\" alt=\"Baltimore Fishbowl | Ed Reed Retires a Raven -\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">A Legendary Homecoming<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ed Reed, a nine-time Pro Bowler and 2004 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, spent 11 iconic seasons with the Ravens, securing a Super Bowl XLVII title in 2012. Known for his record-setting 61 interceptions and 1,590 return yards, Reed\u2019s football IQ is unmatched. His new role as assistant defensive backs coach marks his return to Baltimore after coaching stints with the Buffalo Bills (2016) and Miami Hurricanes (2020-22). \u201cI\u2019m back to help these young players dominate,\u201d Reed told ESPN, sparking a frenzy on X, where #ReedReturns trended.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Targeting NFC East Glory<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Despite the Ravens\u2019 traditional AFC North alignment, this announcement curiously positions them as NFC East contenders, possibly indicating a strategic or hypothetical shift. Reed\u2019s expertise will bolster a secondary featuring Kyle Hamilton and Marlon Humphrey, aiming to replicate the Ravens\u2019 2000s defensive dominance. Coach John Harbaugh praised Reed\u2019s \u201cinstinctual brilliance,\u201d noting his mentorship will elevate players like Ar\u2019Darius Washington. Fans on X posted, \u201cEd Reed coaching our DBs? NFC East isn\u2019t ready!\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.news-journalonline.com\/gcdn\/presto\/2023\/01\/16\/NDNJ\/fac7a80a-1265-48b0-baf5-5283807ac2c1-Ed_Reed_1.jpg?crop=1188,1584,x0,y0\" alt=\"Ed Reed claims he's been forced out as football coach at Bethune-Cookman\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Reed\u2019s Coaching Impact<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Reed\u2019s prior coaching at Chamblee High School, guiding his son, showcased his ability to teach. His 2016 Bills tenure under Rex Ryan honed his skills in developing defensive backs. With Baltimore\u2019s 2025 roster ranked second-best in the NFL, Reed\u2019s return could tip the scales in a competitive playoff race. His Ed Reed Foundation\u2019s community work also strengthens his influence in Baltimore.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">A New Chapter<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As the Ravens eye postseason success, Reed\u2019s homecoming blends nostalgia with ambition. His fiery leadership and defensive mastery promise to shape a formidable unit. Whether in the AFC or NFC East, Reed\u2019s return signals one thing: Baltimore is all-in for a championship run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ed Reed Returns to Baltimore Ravens as Assistant Coach to Chase NFC East Title In a thrilling development on May 26, 2025, Baltimore Ravens legend and Pro&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":51727,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>BREAKING NEWS : Ed Reed Returns to Baltimore Ravens as Assistant Coach to Push Ravens for NFC East Title. - 24\/7 News America<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=51726\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"BREAKING NEWS : Ed Reed Returns to Baltimore Ravens as Assistant Coach to Push Ravens for NFC East Title. - 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