Ed Reed ends Texans visit; Ravens not out of picture?

Mike Garafolo, USA TODAY Sports | USATODAY Sports

After some meetings, a bite to eat and a few pictures posted on Twitter, Ed Reed is done with his visit with the Houston Texans.

"He has left the building," team spokesman Kevin Cooper wrote in an e-mail to USA TODAY Sports.

Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips tweeted earlier Friday, "Easy to see why ER is hall of famer - very smart with great talent- # greatcombo."

Perhaps the trip to Houston has gotten the Ravens' attention.

Contrary to what appeared to be a willingness to let Reed leave, as cornerback Cary Williams and linebackers Dannell Ellerbe and Paul Kruger did, the Ravens have remained in contact with Reed, according to a person informed of those talks.

The person, who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the negotiations are ongoing, said general manager Ozzie Newsome has remained in contact with Reed's camp throughout his visit to Houston.

Reed had to leave Houston to attend a previously arranged engagement, the person informed of Reed's negotiations said. He will remain in contact with both teams through the weekend.

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