INDIANAPOLIS _ There had been speculation after the Baltimore Ravens' loss in the AFC Championship Game that veteran safety Ed Reed might retire.

However, Reed has informed the Ravens that he does plan to play in 2012, a message conveyed by Baltimore GM Ozzie Newsome on Friday afternoon at the NFL Combine.

“He met with John (Harbaugh) and he told John that he is going to get himself prepared to come back and play in 2012,” Newsome said.

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