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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Lands on IR with neck injury
The Detroit Lions placed Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) on injured reserve Saturday.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.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Won't play vs. Houston
Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.Reeves-Maybin picked up a neck injury during the Detroit 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 Malcolm 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.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Logs DNP on Wednesday
Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) didn't practice Wednesday.The veteran linebacker sustained what appeared to be a shoulder injury in the Detroit 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
Jalen 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
Jalen 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: Gets new deal
Jalen Reeves-Maybin (groin) signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.Reeves-Maybin played in all 17 regular-season games for Detroit last season, earning a spot on the NFC Pro Bowl roster as a special teamer. He finished his 2023 campaign with 20 tackles, 1.0 sack and two passes defended. According to Garafolo, the Tennessee product's new contract will make him the highest-paid core special teams player ever.
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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Leaves with groin injury
Jalen 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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Lions' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Heading back to Detroit
Jalen Reeves-Maybin agreed to a contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Reeves-Maybin, who spent the first five years of his NFL career in Detroit before joining Houston last season, is now set to reunite with his former team in 2023. The 230-pound linebacker posted career highs with 82 tackles, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles during his final campaign with the Lions in 2021, but he saw a significant drop in his snaps on defense during his lone season in Houston. He'll likely be ticketed for a depth role as he rejoins the Lions.
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Texans' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: In line to be released
Houston plan to release Jalen 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 Houston 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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Texans' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Signing with Texans
Jalen Reeves-Maybin will sign a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.Reeves-Maybin spent his first five professional seasons with the Lions, and he had a career-best year in 2021. Across 15 appearances, he logged 82 tackles (53 solo), four pass defenses, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. The 27-year-old will be rewarded with a two-year deal from the Texans, and he should have a chance to carve out a sizable role in the team's defense.
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