The Lions are expected to release Reeves-Maybin when the new league year begins, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Reeves-Maybin was limited to 10 regular-season 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.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Good to go against San Francisco
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Reeves-Maybin (neck) is active for Monday night's game against the 49ers.
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.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Activated off IR
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The Lions activated Reeves-Maybin (neck) from injured reserve Monday.
Reeves-Maybin remains questionable for Monday's road matchup with the 49ers, but he'll have a chance to return from a seven-game absence due to a neck injury he suffered against the Packers in Week 9. The 2017 fourth-round pick would provide rotational depth at linebacker behind starters Trevor Nowaske, Jack Campbell and Ezekiel Turner.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Questionable for Week 17
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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.
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.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Won't play Sunday
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Reeves-Maybin (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears.
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.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Has 21-day practice window opened
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Reeves-Maybin (neck) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday and was a limited participant in practice.
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.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Logs DNP on Wednesday
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Reeves-Maybin (neck) didn't practice Wednesday.
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 as 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.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Questionable to return
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Reeves-Maybin (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Packers.
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.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Healthy again
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Reeves-Maybin (groin) is seemingly healthy once again, Daniel Mears of The Detroit News reports.
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.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Leaves with groin injury
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Reeves-Maybin (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.
Reeves-Maybin sustained the third injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game. He did not record a stat before his exit. Anthony Pittman is the next man up as a depth outside linebacker alongside Justin Houston with both Reeves-Maybin and Derrick Barnes (knee) questionable to return Sunday.
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Texans' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: In line to be released
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Houston plan to release Reeves-Maybin at the start of the league year, a source told Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston on Wednesday.
Reeves-Maybin filled a backup role for the Texans in 2022, notching 15 tackles and a fumble recovery. The league year is set to begin March 15, at which time Reeves-Maybin is expected to be removed from the roster.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Set for return
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Reeves-Maybin (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Reeves-Maybin is active for the first time since Week 12 after logging a trio of limited practices. His return will provide a boost to the Detroit defense, as he's racked up 54 total tackles with one pass defended across 11 games on the campaign.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Chance to return Week 15
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Reeves-Maybin (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Reeves-Maybin has sat out the past two games with the shoulder injury but may be able to retake the field Sunday. Derrick Barnes should continue to have an increased role if Reeves-Maybin remains sidelined.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Listed as non-participant
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Reeves-Maybin (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.
Reeves-Maybin was sidelined for Sunday's win over the Vikings. If he hopes to play in Week 14 against Denver, he'll presumably need to practice in some capacity later in the week.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Sidelined for Week 13
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Reeves-Maybin (shoulder) won't play in Sunday's game against the Vikings, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Reeves-Maybin was unable to practice at all throughout the week. Derrick Barnes will likely get the start in Reeves-Maybin's place as the Lions try to slow down a Minnesota running game that will be led by Alexander Mattison with Dalvin Cook (shoulder) having been ruled out as well.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Opens week with two absences
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Reeves-Maybin (shoulder) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.
Reeves-Maybin also failed to practice Wednesday after hurting his shoulder against the Bears on Thanksgiving. His availability for Sunday's matchup with Minnesota is in serious doubt, though Reeves-Maybin could give himself a shot at suiting up by practicing in some fashion Friday.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Questionable to return
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Reeves-Maybin is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Bears due to a shoulder injury.
Reeves-Maybin sustained his injury late in the fourth quarter and was replaced by Josh Woods. He totaled four tackles (two solo) prior to his departure. Woods and Derrick Barnes could see additional playing time if Reeves-Maybin is forced to miss additional time.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Returns from COVID list
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The Lions activated Reeves-Maybin (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Reeves-Maybin missed the start of training camp due to his placement on the COVID list, but he can now join teammates on the practice field. The linebacker is preparing for a fifth consecutive season as a key special-teams contributor with the Lions.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Placed on COVID list
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The Lions placed Reeves-Maybin on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Reeves-Maybin had been dealing with a heel injury earlier this offseason, but his absence to begin training camp is related to COVID-19 protocols. He'll hope to gain clearance before Detroit's Aug. 13 preseason opener against the Bills.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Might see expanded role on defense
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Reeves-Maybin could play a key role on defense in 2020, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.
Most of Detroit's linebackers are primarily the downhill type, but Reeves-Maybin (6-foot, 230 pounds) has a different skillset that could be useful to the Lions on passing downs. Considering Reeves-Maybin distinguished himself as arguably Detroit's best special teams player in 2019, any added utility on defense would seemingly make the 25-year-old a lock for the 53-man roster.
