Ed Reed Honored

Safety Ed Reed is the Ravens’ recipient of the annual Ed Block Courage Award.

The four-time Pro Bowler is having one of his finest seasons after contemplating retirement during training camp because he was suffering from a nerve impingement. Reed has five interceptions and three touchdowns, including an NFL-record 107-yard interception return against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 23.

The courage award is given to one member of each NFL team for overcoming great adversity. The award is named after the longtime Baltimore Colts trainer, who died in 1983.

“I'll take Ed Reed any day of the week,” Coach John Harbaugh said. “He’s had a tremendous year and he’s surrounded by a really good supporting cast on defense and all of those guys have made him better. He’s made those other guys better and I’m really proud of him.”

(baltimoreexaminer.com)