Jalen Reeves-Maybin Elected as NFLPA President
Detroit Lions' linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been elected as the new president of the NFL Players Association, succeeding JC Tretter.
- Reeves-Maybin was elected by the NFLPA's board of player representatives, taking over from former center JC Tretter.
- He aims to unify the membership and inspire more players to advocate for the union and the game.
- The election comes amid leadership changes, with Lloyd Howell replacing DeMaurice Smith as executive director last year.
- Reeves-Maybin signed a two-year, $7.5 million deal with the Lions after earning Pro Bowl and second team All-Pro honors.
- The NFLPA also announced the election of four new players to its executive leadership, joining re-elected members for a two-year term.