Sep 11, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens former safety Ed Reed (left) talks to a fan prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Welcome to the Daily Caw, where we round up all the latest Baltimore Ravens news from around the web. Â Today is a historic day in Raven Nation as we honor one of the best players in team (and NFL) history: the one and only Ed Reed.
Ed Reed to announce retirement – Ryan Mink of BaltimoreRavens.com
"Quarterbacks can finally rest easy. Ed Reed is officially retiring.For 12 seasons, Reed was constantly lurking.When playing against the Ravens, New England quarterback Tom Brady used to wear a wristband that read, “Find 20 on every play,” referring to Reed’s jersey number."
Joe Flacco, C.J. Mosley make NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2014 – Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun
"Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco ranks 97th on NFL Network’s annual list of the top 100 players in football.  In balloting conducted by NFL players, Flacco curiously managed to plummet from 58th last year despite passing for a career-high 3,986 yards and 27 touchdowns last season. He had only 12 interceptions last season and had a 91.0 quarterback rating.Ravens Pro Bowl inside linebacker C.J. Mosley is ranked 94th on NFL Network’s annual list of top 100 players in balloting from NFL players."
Kevin Colbert: Steelers didn’t discuss Maxx Williams – Chris Wesseling, NFL.com
"When the Ravenstraded up three spots to draft tight end Maxx Williams at No. 55 overall, multiple reports out of Pittsburgh suggested the Steelershad their sights set on the former University of Minnesota star with the 56th pick.According to that narrative, Ravensgeneral manager Ozzie Newsome swooped in for the steal on a division rival.Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert directly refuted that version of events in his post-draft press conference."
Ravens defensive end Steven Means signs exclusive rights tender – Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun
"Ravens defensive end Steven Means has signed his $510,000 exclusive-rights tender.Means is a 6-foot-3, 260-pound former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player who has drawn praise from coach John Harbaugh and general manager Ozzie Newsome in recent months as a young pass rusher with potential.Means played in 11 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012 and 2013 and has six career tackles after being drafted in the fifth round in 2012."
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