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John Harbaugh releases statement on death of former head coach Tom Reed

Barkley-Truaxby: Barkley Truax09/26/22BarkleyTruax
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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is the brother of Michigan Wolverines football head man Jim Harbaugh. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Tom Reed, who coached current Super Bowl-winning Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh at Miami (OH), has died. Following the news of Reed’s death, Harbaugh and the Ravens released a statement to tribute Harbaugh’s former head coach.

“We offer our heartfelt condolences, love and respect following the passing of Coach Tom Reed,” the statement read. “To his wife Cathy, who cared so much for all the players, and the Reed family, we say thank you for sharing coach with us as part of your lives all those years ago.

“Coach Reed was tough and honest with a heart of gold. He loved Miami and everyone who played and coached there. Fromm all the guys on the ’80-’81-’82 Miami teams — we thank you, Coach! Coach Reed would always say, ‘Today is a great day for football.’ Coach, today is a great day for football and a great day to honor you life. We love you. May you Rest In Peace with the Father.”

Miami (OH) also released their own statement via social media Monday.

Miami (OH)’s statement:

“We are saddened to hear of the death of former Miami player and coach Tom Reed. Miami Football wishes his family and friends well during this time.”

Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett involved in single-car accident

Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was involved in a single-car crash on Monday afternoon, sustaining minor injuries. Garrett was reportedly driving home with a female passenger after attending practice on Monday morning when he crashed his vehicle.

Garrett’s vehicle went off the road and reportedly flipped several times before coming to a rest, according to News 5 Cleveland.

Garrett and his passenger were both taken to a nearby hospital and have non-life-threatening injuries according to officials. Both of the vehicles occupants were wearing seatbelts according to Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers, and neither alcohol nor drugs were factors in the crash — as per the report — although the cause was unknown at the time.