It will be very strange to see Ed Reed wearing a Texans jersey after spending the past eleven months as a member of the Baltimore Ravens, but the future Hall of Famer at least is making with class. On Sunday, Reed took out the firm for all of these support, the town of Baltimore and a advertisement in the Baltimore SunAthanking supporters through the years. It reads as follows: Ravens Nation, My eleven times in Baltimore were significantly more than I'd have everAimagined, which explains why I've such strong love for you all. I will foreverAcherish my time with the Ravens and the chills that ran down my spineAwhen the Lombardi Trophy was finally kissed by me. Special as a result of the Organization, Team, City and all of the Fans! I am goingAto miss being an element of this group and organization, but I willAalways be Baltimore and my Foundation can stay in this community,Athis isn't a farewell, but a See You Soon. Thank you for every thing Baltimore, God Bless you. ED REED #20 Earlier this week, Reed signed a, $15 million deal with the Texans. It absolutely was a pretty good haul for the 34-year-old, and demonstrably a lot more than the Ravens were willing to spend to help keep one of the best players in franchise history. For his career, Reed has 61 interceptions, 10 fumbles restored and eight defensive touchdowns. He was the 2004 Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year, has been voted into seven Pro Bowls, is just a five-time First-Team All-Pro and has just did not play a complete 16 games in the regular time 3 times. Without question, he'll be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. His departure may be the latest in an extended list for Baltimore in 2010. Extensive receiverAAnquan Boldin was traded to the San Francisco 49ers,Alinebacker Paul Kruger signed with the Cleveland Browns, linebackerADannell Ellerbe signed with the Miami Dolphins, cornerback Cary Williams signed with the Philadelphia Eagles and protection Bernard Pollard was cut. Oh, and Ray Lewis retired. There will not be several familiar faces on Baltimore's security next season, and Joe Flacco may enjoy his new agreement but he'll certainly be lamenting the loss of Boldin. Nevertheless the losses of Lewis and Reed will be thought the absolute most. The pair light emitting diode Baltimore to two Super Bowl victories and often held the Ravens' protection as one of the NFL's most fearsome units. It has been a tough offseason for Ravens' supporters, but at least Reed could leave them together with his gratitude and appreciation for the last 11 years. He gave Baltimore lots of good times, and according to Reed, the city and Ravens' organizationAreturned the benefit.
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