BALTIMORE — In an announcement that sent a wave of emotion across the Ravens fanbase, the Baltimore Ravens have officially unveiled plans to honor legendary safety Ed Reed with a bronze statue to be erected outside M&T Bank Stadium. The organization broke the news just minutes ago, confirming that construction on the monument will begin later this summer, with the statue facing the stadium’s iconic front plaza—where fans will pass by the likeness of one of the greatest defenders in NFL history on game days for generations to come.
Ed Reed, a Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion, and arguably the most electrifying free safety to ever step foot on the gridiron, defined an era of Ravens football with his instinct, ball-hawking ability, and relentless passion for the game. The announcement of this tribute isn’t just a ceremonial move—it’s a declaration of how deeply Reed’s legacy is etched into the DNA of Baltimore football.
Team President Sashi Brown released a statement saying, “This statue is more than a symbol. It represents excellence, leadership, and the commitment to greatness that Ed Reed brought every time he stepped on the field. He is Baltimore. He is the Ravens.”
The statue will stand alongside the famed Ray Lewis statue, effectively reuniting two of the franchise’s all-time defensive legends. Lewis and Reed were the heart and soul of the Ravens’ dominant defenses during the 2000s and early 2010s, and their impact still reverberates through the halls of the team’s training facilities and locker room.
Designed by nationally renowned sculptor Frederick Nelson, the statue is expected to capture one of Reed’s most iconic poses—arms spread wide after a game-changing interception, eyes surveying the field like a general at war. The bronze monument is projected to be completed and unveiled during the Ravens’ 2025 home opener, a game that is now anticipated to be one of the most emotional in franchise history.
Fans have already begun flocking to social media, expressing overwhelming support and excitement. “He gave his heart to this city,” one fan wrote. “We’ll never forget his pick-sixes, his fire, and the way he changed games. This statue is long overdue.”
Reed responded to the news in a brief but powerful message: “Thank you, Baltimore. This is home.”
The move to immortalize Reed in bronze cements what many already knew—Ed Reed is not just one of the best to ever wear the Ravens’ uniform, he is one of the best to ever play the game. And soon, his image will stand tall, a permanent reminder that greatness once roamed the Ravens’ secondary.