The New York Jets did not have a good Week 1, losing 24-9 to the Baltimore Ravens in front of their own fans. But amid that blowout loss, CB DJ Reed was able to create a special moment to pay tribute to someone he lost.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 11: D.J. Reed #4 of the New York Jets looks on against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. losing 24-9 to the Baltimore Ravens
in front of their own fans. But amid that blowout loss, CB DJ Reed was able to create a special moment to pay tribute to someone he lost. With under three minutes left in the fourth quarter, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson reared back and launched the ball downfield. The pass was meant for wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, but Reed was right in front of him, and when they both jumped up to catch the ball, Reed is the one who came down with it. Even though the Jets were losing badly , Reed knelt down at midfield, bowed his head, and then raised his arms to the sky.