Though free safety Ed Reed in Baltimore Ravens jerseys had a history of confrontations with the guy in Hines Ward Steelers jersey and he had frequent accusations of Ward for being a cheap-shot artist, said he’s happy that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ combative wide receiver isn’t suspended for Sunday’s season opener.

Ward was arrested for driving under the influence this summer, but hasn’t been convicted.

“The DUI was something that happened, and I’m sure Hines took care of that with the courts and community service or whatever it may be,” Reed said. “It’s an unfortunate situation. You don’t want to see any player in that situation. As far as suspension goes, you never want to see a player out of the game either. It’s not even a decision of mine to comment on. “

Ed Reed also suggest that he is looking forward to play against Hines Ward.

“Whatever happened, happened. I’m just glad he’s all right, that there wasn’t anything tragic that came out of that. They took care of that situation and that’s behind them. We’re going to play football, and he’s going to come at me, and I’m going to go at him the way we do.”