{"id":16421,"date":"2025-11-18T18:05:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T22:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/jalen-reeves-maybin-signs-with-bears-practice-squad-as-nflpa-president\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:05:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T22:05:56","slug":"62767-jalen-reeves-maybin-signs-with-bears-practice-squad-as-nflpa-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/62767-jalen-reeves-maybin-signs-with-bears-practice-squad-as-nflpa-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Jalen Reeves-Maybin signs with Bears practice squad as NFLPA president"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'>The <b>Chicago Bears<\/b> added veteran <b>linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin<\/b> to their practice squad on <b>Nov. 18, 2025<\/b>. He brings eight years of NFL experience. Reeves-Maybin also serves as <b>NFLPA president<\/b>. The move fills a spot after <b>kicker Jake Moody<\/b> left for the <b>Washington Commanders<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Jalen Reeves-Maybin<\/b> signed with the <b>Chicago Bears<\/b> practice squad on <b>Tuesday, Nov. 18<\/b><\/li>\n<li>He&#8217;s a <b>2023 Pro Bowl selection<\/b> as special teams performer for <b>Detroit Lions<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Career totals: <b>221 tackles<\/b>, <b>1.5 sacks<\/b>, and <b>6 forced fumbles<\/b> across <b>114 games<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Currently serves as <b>NFLPA president<\/b> since <b>2024<\/b> with new vote scheduled for <b>March 2026<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Hasn&#8217;t played in a game since <b>2023<\/b> after Lions cut him in <b>February 2025<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What the Bears Just Added<\/h2>\n<p><b>Reeves-Maybin appeared<\/b> in <b>114 games<\/b> since the <b>Lions drafted<\/b> him in <b>2017<\/b>. But he started just <b>14 times<\/b> during his career. The <b>eight-year veteran<\/b> excels on special teams. From <b>2017-24<\/b>, he played at least <b>60%<\/b> of his team&#8217;s special teams snaps in all but one season.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>linebacker<\/b> bounced around after leaving Detroit. He signed a <b>two-year deal<\/b> with the <b>Houston Texans<\/b> in <b>2022<\/b>. That deal included <b>$5 million<\/b> guaranteed. But he lasted just one season there. The <b>Lions brought<\/b> him back in <b>2023<\/b>. He made the <b>Pro Bowl<\/b> that year as a special teams standout. Detroit released him in <b>February<\/b>, ending his run there.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;Reeves-Maybin currently serves as the NFLPA president, with the union set to vote on a new president in March 2026.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>NBC Sports<\/b>, Official Report<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Why This Signing Matters for Chicago<\/h2>\n<p>Head coach <b>Ben Johnson<\/b> knows Reeves-Maybin from their time in Detroit. Johnson values special teams excellence. Adding a veteran who&#8217;s played <b>60%+<\/b> of special teams snaps strengthens coverage units. The <b>Bears<\/b> are in playoff contention heading down the stretch.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago faces the <b>Pittsburgh Steelers<\/b> next week. Special teams execution wins games. A veteran like <b>Reeves-Maybin<\/b> can contribute immediately. He took the roster spot left open when <b>Jake Moody<\/b> joined the <b>Commanders<\/b>. This fills a key practice squad need. Even if he doesn&#8217;t play much, his leadership matters. The <b>NFLPA president<\/b> brings credibility and experience to the locker room.<\/p>\n<h2>Career Performance Breakdown<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what <b>Reeves-Maybin<\/b> has accomplished in his <b>NFL career<\/b>:<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0'>\n<tr style='background-color: #f0f0f0'>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'><b>Stat Category<\/b><\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: center'><b>Total<\/b><\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'><b>Notes<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Games Played<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: center'><b>114<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Detroit, Houston, practice squads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Games Started<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: center'><b>14<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Mostly special teams contributor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Total Tackles<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: center'><b>221<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Defensive and special teams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Sacks<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: center'><b>1.5<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Limited defensive role<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Forced Fumbles<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: center'><b>6<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Career total<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Pro Bowl Years<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: center'><b>2023<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Selected as special teams specialist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The <b>Tennessee product<\/b> has <b>221 tackles<\/b> across more than a decade of professional football. His strength lies in coverage units. In <b>2021<\/b>, Reeves-Maybin logged <b>11 starts<\/b>. That was his only season playing over <b>60%<\/b> of defensive snaps. His value is on special teams, not linebacker.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Watch Going Forward<\/h2>\n<ul style='margin: 20px 0'>\n<li>Will the <b>Bears use Reeves-Maybin<\/b> on special teams against <b>Pittsburgh<\/b>?<\/li>\n<li>How does his <b>leadership<\/b> as <b>NFLPA president<\/b> influence the locker room?<\/li>\n<li>Can practice squad players elevate the <b>team&#8217;s coverage units<\/b>?<\/li>\n<li>Will <b>Chicago&#8217;s playoff push<\/b> benefit from veteran special teams help?<\/li>\n<li>Does <b>Chicago<\/b> promote him to the active roster before the <b>season ends<\/b>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Can the Bears Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive?<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Chicago Bears<\/b> face <b>Pittsburgh<\/b> in a critical matchup. Every game matters now. Adding veteran talent helps. <b>Reeves-Maybin<\/b> brings experience and credibility. Special teams wins games in November and December. One coverage unit mistake costs victories.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>linebacker<\/b> hasn&#8217;t played since <b>2023<\/b>. Finding game rhythm takes time. But his presence signals the <b>Bears<\/b> are serious about special teams. <b>Johnson<\/b> trusts him from their Detroit days. Can <b>Chicago<\/b> make the playoffs? They&#8217;ll need strong special teams execution from everyone, including the newest practice squad member.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>NBC Sports<\/b> &#8211; Breaking report on Bears practice squad signing<\/li>\n<li><b>Chicago Sun-Times<\/b> &#8211; Detailed career and signing analysis<\/li>\n<li><b>Windy City Gridiron<\/b> &#8211; Bears roster updates and 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