It took safety Ed Reed nine days after the start of free agency to settle on signing with the Houston Texans this offseason. After being waived by the team on Tuesday and clearing waivers on Wednesday, his decision to sign with the New York Jets came about much more quickly.

The Jets on Thursday announced the signing of the former All-Pro safety.

While Reed's reputation proceeds him, it has not helped him be a better player on the field this season. He's simply not playing like the former All-Pro we're used to watching fly all over the field with sideline-to-sideline speed to make plays on the deep half.

Signing Reed brings a veteran presence to the Jets secondary, and he could certainly be a valuable mentor for the likes of Antonio Allen and Josh Bush, but his days of making big plays are done.



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