Ed Reed begins training camp on PUP
Free safety Ed Reed, who missed all of last year's training camp with a nerve impingement in his neck, will not practice Friday. He has been placed on the physically-unable-to-perform list.
The five-time Pro Bowl performer started slow last season but he hit his stride during the Ravens' playoff run. Reed made eight interceptions in his last six regular-season games and returned a pick for a touchdown in the playoffs.
But the injury still never allowed him to be as physical as previous seasons. When he participates in camp this year is anyone’s guess.
The Ravens can take a player off PUP throughout the preseason. If a player is on the PUP list at the start of the regular season, he must miss at least the first six weeks of the season.
Including Reed, the others currently on the Ravens' PUP list are: wide receivers Kelley Washington (flu) and Yamon Figurs (foot); Marshal Yanda (knee); cornerback Samari Rolle (groin and shoulder); offensive tackles Adam Terry (knee) and Joe Reitz; and linebacker Jason Phillips (knee).
Running back Willis McGahee (knee) and guard Ben Grubbs (ankle) have been activated off the PUP and are scheduled to practice Friday.
Comments
why is it not front page news that McGahee is off PUP? They obviously put him and the others on there to get extra looks at rookies. everyone made a big deal about nothing.
BRING ON THE 3 HEADED MONSTER!!!!
Posted by: SHAMROCK | July 31, 2009 9:38 AM
How is that ao many players can't participate when camp begins. They had 7 months to prepare and still not ready. What's the deal with that?
Posted by: Anonymous | July 31, 2009 9:47 AM
Maybe it's cynical, but putting Ed Reed on the PUP seems to be a way to rest a vet without it looking like they're playing favorites. But he's such a student of the game, and has so much experience, saving him for the season should present no problems.
Posted by: JB | July 31, 2009 11:38 AM