Jalen Reeves-Maybin - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Suiting up Sunday Reeves-Maybin (back) is active for Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Rams.

Impact Reeves-Maybin exclusively played on special teams in three regular-season appearances for the Bears, and he stepped in on defense during last week's wild-card win over the Packers. The 30-year-old helped fill the absence of starting linebacker T.J. Edwards, who suffered a season-ending lower-leg injury against Green Bay. Reeves-Maybin is likely to see more playing time on defense again versus Los Angeles.

12 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Bears signed Reeves-Maybin from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.

Impact Reeves-Maybin joining Chicago's active roster coincides with the placement of T.J. Edwards (lower leg) on season-ending IR. During Saturday's 31-27 wild-card win over the Packers, Reeves-Maybin recorded two tackles (one solo) while playing eight snaps on defense and 20 snaps on special teams. With Edwards now unavailable, Reeves-Maybin could be in line for an expanded role on defense during Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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The Chicago Bears have placed cornerback Kyler Gordon on injured reserve because of a groin injury

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Set for free agency The Lions are expected to release Reeves-Maybin when the new league year begins, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Reeves-Maybin was limited to 10 games in 2024 due to a neck injury, but he still played a career-high 148 defensive snaps and remained a key contributor on special teams. He tallied 14 total tackles and will likely find a new home quickly in a similar role.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions Plan to Release Jalen Reeves-Maybin Lions parting ways with Reeves-Maybin when new league year starts.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • SI.COM

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Good to go against San Francisco Reeves-Maybin (neck) is active for Monday night's game against the 49ers.

Impact Reeves-Maybin had missed the Lions' last seven games due to a neck injury, but he was activated off IR on Monday and will play. Prior to his injury, Reeves-Maybin logged 11 tackles (seven solo) and one forced fumble across eight regular-season games.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR The Lions activated Reeves-Maybin (neck) from injured reserve Monday.

Impact Reeves-Maybin will return Monday from a seven-game absence due to a neck injury he suffered against the Packers in Week 9. The 2017 fourth-round pick will provide rotational depth at linebacker behind starters Trevor Nowaske, Jack Campbell and Ezekiel Turner.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 17 Reeves-Maybin (neck) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the 49ers after logging a full practice Saturday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Reeves-Maybin has been on injured reserve since early November due to a neck injury he suffered in Week 9 against the Packers. He was a full participant all week, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be activated off IR ahead of Monday night's game. In the seven games prior to his injury, Reeves-Maybin accumulated nine tackles (six solo) and one forced fumble.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for top seed, Lions play 49ers on road before closing regular season at home against Vikings

The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on their phones following a 34-17 bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NF...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Reeves-Maybin (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears.

Impact Reeves-Maybin was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday and practiced in a limited capacity; however, it now appears he still isn't ready for in-game action just yet. The Tennessee product will remain on injured reserve, paving the way for David Long to serve as the Lions' top backup middle linebacker in Week 16.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has 21-day practice window opened Reeves-Maybin (neck) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday and was a limited participant in practice.

Impact Reeves-Maybin had been on IR since early November due to a neck injury. The veteran linebacker is now eligible to be activated and to return to game action, though it's not clear if the Lions will make him available for this Sunday's game against the Bears. Reeves-Maybin had been working in a rotational role prior to his injury, topping out at 47 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps Week 3 against Arizona. He could see more work upon his eventual return, though, given the rash of injuries to the team's linebacker corps.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lions get much-needed help at linebacker with Kwon Alexander and may look to add defensive linemen

Help is on the way at linebacker for the Detroit Lions

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Kwon Alexander agrees to sign with Lions to bolster linebacking corps, agent Drew Rosenhaus says

Kwon Alexander has agreed to sign with the Detroit Lions to bolster their banged-up linebacking corps

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Lands on IR with neck injury The Lions placed Reeves-Maybin (neck) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Reeves-Maybin was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans due to a neck injury he picked up in Week 9 against the Packers. However, the injury is severe enough to warrant a multi-week absence, and Reeves-Maybin will be forced to sit for at least the next four regular-season games. The earliest he can return is Week 14 against Green Bay on Thursday, Dec. 5.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Houston Reeves-Maybin (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Reeves-Maybin picked up a neck injury during the Lions' Week 9 win over the Packers. He will be sidelined for Sunday's game after not being able to practice all week, and his next chance at suiting up will be Week 11 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 17. With starting linebacker Malcom Rodriguez (ankle) also ruled out, Trevor Nowaske and Ben Niemann will each see an increased snap count on defense along starting linebackers Jack Campbell and Alex Anzalone.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs DNP on Wednesday Reeves-Maybin (neck) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact The veteran linebacker sustained what appeared to be a shoulder injury in the Lions' Week 9 win over the Packers, though it has since been clarified to a neck issue. Reeves-Maybin is likely in jeopardy of missing Detroit's Week 10 matchup in Houston if he's unable to practice in a limited fashion Thursday or Friday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Reeves-Maybin (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Packers.

Impact Reeves-Maybin suffered a shoulder injury in the second half, leaving his availability for the remainder of the game in question. In his absence, Alex Anzalone will operate as the team's exclusive traditional option at middle linebacker.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy again Reeves-Maybin (groin) is seemingly healthy once again, Daniel Mears of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Reeves-Maybin has now recovered from a groin injury suffered during the NFC Championship Game last season. The 29-year-old will look to contribute both on special teams and as a reserve defender once the regular season starts.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Reeves-Maybin elected NFLPA president The NFL Players Association announced on Friday that Detroit Lions linebacker and special teams ace Jalen Reeves-Maybin was elected by the b...

MARCH 8, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin to lead NFLPA Detroit Lions linebacker and special teams standout Jalen Reeves-Maybin is the new president of the NFL Players Association.The NFLPA announ...

MARCH 8, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jalen Reeves-Maybin Detroit Lions Contract Details Revealed Jalen Reeves-Maybin signed a two-year contract extension.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions re-sign LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin to contract extension through the 2025 season The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that they have re-signed LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Jalen Reeves-Maybin earned a record contract for a core special teams player Lions LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin earned a record contract for a core special teams player

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

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