The Lions secured a two-year extension with special teams standout Jalen Reeves-Maybin.
On Monday, the Lions secured a two-year extension with special teams standout Jalen Reeves-Maybin. According to reports from NFL Network, the deal involves a $2.5 million signing bonus and carries a maximum value of $8 million, establishing Reeves-Maybin as the highest-paid core special teams player in NFL history.
Originally a fourth-round pick in the 2017 draft, Reeves-Maybin garnered second-team All-Pro honors in the previous season, where he shared the NFL lead with 14 special teams tackles. His contributions extended beyond special teams, as he successfully executed two fake punts, including a 31-yard pass to Khalil Dorsey and a 3-yard run. Additionally, Reeves-Maybin played a rotational role at linebacker in evident passing situations, amassing 20 defensive tackles and one sack. His noteworthy performances earned him a spot in his first Pro Bowl.
