Bears Sign Linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin to Practice Squad

The Chicago Bears have signed linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin to their practice squad, marking his first signing since being released by the Lions in March. Reeves-Maybin, a core special teams player and current NFLPA president, previously worked out for the 49ers. He spent his first five seasons with the Lions, then played for the Texans in 2022 before returning to the Lions in 2023, earning a Pro Bowl selection as a special teams player. He has accumulated 221 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and six forced fumbles in his career.