Former Ravens star free safety Ed Reed, one of the top defensive players in NFL history, will officially retire Thursday afternoon during a news conference at the team's training complex.
The Ravens announced the pending retirement of the nine-time Pro Bowl selection, confirming a Baltimore Sun report.
The Ravens' news conference with Reed includes general manager Ozzie Newsome, team president Dick Cass and coach John Harbaugh.
Reed, who ranks sixth in NFL history in interceptions, is expected to be inducted into the Ravens' Ring of Honor as soon as this fall. He will be eligible to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in five years.