The New York Jets have expressed interest in Ed Reed.

The New England Patriots have also been mentioned as having interest in Reed, who was released by the Houston Texans this week.

Rex Ryan coached Reed during their time together with the Baltimore Ravens.

"The big picture of right now, the current football team, I'm probably not the right guy to make all those decisions," Ryan said. "I think sometimes there's a comfort level in knowing guys, without question, guys that certainly played well for you. ... I'd like those guys, without question."