Reed could return, still

Harbaugh also reiterated his belief that Ravens safety Ed Reed will be back for the 2010 season, even though the nine-year veteran and six-time Pro Bowl selection has said he may retire because of lingering injuries to his neck and hip.

"Ed Reed is playing, as far as I know," Harbaugh said. "I think Ed is one of the greatest competitors in football. You talk about guys who play like a Raven, right, who love football, love everything about football, that's Ed Reed. I've said I think Ed's going to play because I think Ed's going to do everything he can to play. If he's physically able to play, he will play."

Reed had 50 tackles and three interceptions this past season, but he missed four games late in the year with groin and hip injuries. He recently told the NFL Network that the nerve impingement in his neck has gotten worse. Harbaugh said the team will have a contingency plan if Reed decides not to return. "Right now, my assumption is he's going to be able to [play]," Harbaugh said. "If that changes or Ed changes his mind, that's obviously his prerogative. He hasn't told us that he's not going to play and medically we don't have any reason to think that he won't right now."

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(baltimoresun.com)