Editing Ed Reed (section)

====2007====
Head coach [[Brian Billick]] named Reed the starting free safety to begin the regular season in 2007, alongside strong safety [[Dawan Landry]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Baltimore Ravens Depth Chart: 09/02/2007 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/17/BAL |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829072256/http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/17/BAL |url-status=live }}</ref>

He started in the [[2007 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens']] season-opener at the [[2007 Cincinnati Bengals|Cincinnati Bengals]] and made one tackle, deflected a pass, and had his first career punt return for a touchdown in their 27–20 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals – September 10th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709100cin.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=January 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106063700/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709100cin.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Reed returned a punt by [[Kyle Larson (American football)|Kyle Larson]] in the fourth quarter and returned it, untouched, for a 63-yard touchdown to put the Ravens' ahead 20–19.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2007 |title=Bengals survive injury, turnover-laden romp with Ravens |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=270910004 |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829072242/http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=270910004 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On October 14, 2007, he recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and made an interception during a 23–3 win against the [[2007 St. Louis Rams|St. Louis Rams]] in Week 6.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Baltimore Ravens – October 14th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710140rav.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=November 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120212627/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710140rav.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> On December 18, 2007, it was announced that Reed was selected to play in the [[2008 Pro Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 18, 2008 |title=2008 Pro Bowl Roster |url=http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/09000d5d8053b226/article/2008-pro-bowl-rosters |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=October 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008125728/http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/09000d5d8053b226/article/2008-pro-bowl-rosters |url-status=dead }}</ref> On December 31, 2007, the Baltimore Ravens fired head coach Brian Billick after they finished with a 5–11 record in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2007 |title=Billick, entire Ravens coaching staff dismissed following 5–11 season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3175037 |access-date=August 28, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=August 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829072257/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3175037 |url-status=live }}</ref> He started in all 16 games in 2007 and recorded 39 combined tackles (29 solo), 13 pass deflections, and seven interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ed Reed 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2007/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004212254/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/ReedEd00/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 Baltimore Ravens Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2007_roster.htm |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228065925/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2007_roster.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Reed served as a backup punt returner in 2007 and finished the season with ten punt returns for 94-yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL Kick & Punt Returns |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/returns.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=October 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007060803/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/returns.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He was named as a First Team All-Pro for the third time.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/allpro.htm |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=March 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319093121/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/allpro.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[File:Ed Reed Interception jersey (cropped).jpg|thumb|The jersey and cleats worn by Reed during his record setting interception return on display at the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]].  ]]