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Bears Sign All-Pro Special-Teams Standout Jalen Reeves-Maybin to Practice Squad

The veteran arrives on the practice squad to bolster depth for a 7-3 team.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Chicago added Jalen Reeves-Maybin to its practice squad on Tuesday.
  • Reeves-Maybin is a ninth-year pro at age 30 who has not played a snap this season.
  • He earned a 2023 Pro Bowl berth and second-team All-Pro honors for special teams with the Lions and serves as NFLPA president.
  • The move reunites Reeves-Maybin with head coach Ben Johnson, with whom he has extensive familiarity from prior seasons.
  • Chicago is seeking experienced depth at linebacker and on special teams after a 19-17 win over the Vikings moved the team to 7-3.