Ravens fans react to Ed Reed's suspension

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View the story "#FreeEdReed: Fans fired up about Ravens safety's suspension" on Storify#FreeEdReed: Fans fired up about Ravens safety's suspensionThe news that Ravens safety Ed Reed was suspended one game by the NFL was met with fury from Ravens fans on Monday and Tuesday. Reed received the one-game ban due to repeatedly violating the rule prohibiting hits to the head and neck area of defenseless players.Storified by The Baltimore Sun · Tue, Nov 20 2012 08:25:29It's unclear when #FreeEdReed really picked up, but endorsements from Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain and wide receiver Torrey Smith undoubtedly helped popularize the hashtag.#FreeEdReed lolJameel McClain#FreeEdReedTorrey SmithSerious matter but it is pretty funny to say free someone who isn't in jail hahaTorrey SmithWith a hashtag to rally behind, fan complaints about Ed Reed's one-game suspension truly intensified on Tuesday morning.NFL painting Ed as "repeat offender" is infuriating. He's a hard hitting player. NOT dirty. #FreeEdReedDaniel TurnerI've seen the hit replayed over and over, it was not even close to intentional. Suspension is ridiculous! #FreeEdReedSharon StraussThe NFL is ridiculous for suspending Ed Reed. When James Harrison did that on a weekly basis last year. #FreeEdReedBuddy Greenwell@TorreySmithWR it's sad when a guy gets suspended for playing with the most intensity in the league #FreeEdReedToothe @TorreySmithWR what happened to football? Ed doesn't go out to hurt anyone. He has enough injuries of his own. #FreeEdReedBrian Langford#FreeEdReed the NFL tryna hold the Interception Gawd back..November 21@TorreySmithWR It's an unfair punishment! Treat the Hall Of Famer with some respect! #FreeEdReedThomas Wilson Many Ravens fans felt that Reed's suspension was part of a larger trend of the NFL being too aggressive in fining players and limiting contact.@nflcommish The wussification of the NFL is sad. Just go ahead and make it a 7 on 7 passing drill game! Defense is dead! #FreeEdReedRay FisherThe NFL might as well switch to two hand touch. #FreeEdReedJaydoes @nflcommish even know what football is? its a contact sport #FreeEdReedBryan BottiYour suppose to get hit. It is football. #freeEdReedC.J. Dameron#FreeEdReed Need Him For Fantasy Points This WeekJ-Smoove

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