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The Beat with Aaron Wilson - Ed Reed placed on physically unable to perform list

Washington placed on PUP, McGahee, Grubbs activated from PUP list

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Posted On: 7/31/09

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Aaron Wilson

WESTMINSTER -- Baltimore Ravens All-Pro free safety Ed Reed was placed on the physically unable to perform list Thursday.

The former NFL Defensive Player of the Year battled a nerve impingement in his neck and shoulder last season that prevented him from being utilized as much as usual in run support and on safety blitzes.

Reed was still the only unanimous All-Pro selection in the NFL last season, leading the league with nine interceptions as he returned one a record-setting 107 yards for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Meanwhile, former Pro Bowl running back Willis McGahee and starting offensive guard Ben Grubbs are no longer on the physically unable to perform list.

McGahee and Grubbs were activated from the list Thursday and are slated to practice today at McDaniel College during the Ravens' first full-team practice.

McGahee has been recovering from offseason arthroscopic knee surgery. Grubbs had ankle surgery after last season.

Plus, the Ravens placed veteran wide receiver Kelley Washington on the PUP list.

Washington isn't expected to remain on that list for long, though. He has been suffering from flu symptoms, but is expected to be healthy enough to practice soon.

Also, the Ravens signed former Baylor wide receiver Thomas White.

White is a 6-foot-2, 210-pound former walk-on who earned a scholarship and caught 34 passes for 475 yards and eight touchdowns two years ago at Baylor. He caught 35 passes for 385 yards and two touchdowns last year.

Aaron Wilson covers the Baltimore Ravens for the Carroll County Times and the Annapolis Capital.

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Posted On: 7/31/09

Written By:  

Aaron Wilson