Reeves-Maybin (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears. Reeves-Maybin was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday and practiced in a limited capacity; however, it now appears he still isn't ready for in-game action just yet. The Tennessee product will remain on injured reserve, paving the way for David Long to serve as the Lions' top backup middle linebacker in Week 16.
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IR-R - Neck - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-12-30Latest Jalen Reeves-Maybin news
Team
Detroit Lions
Birthdate
1/31/1995 (29)
Status
Injured Reserve - Designated for Return
HT/WT
6'1", 226 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 4; Pk (DET)
Birthplace
Clarksville, TN, USA
Position
LB
College
Tennessee
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
Detroit Lions
2017-2022, 2023-Present
(7 seasons)
Houston Texans
2022-2022
(1 season)
Reeves-Maybin (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears. Reeves-Maybin was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday and practiced in a limited capacity; however, it now appears he still isn't ready for in-game action just yet. The Tennessee product will remain on injured reserve, paving the way for David Long to serve as the Lions' top backup middle linebacker in Week 16.
Reeves-Maybin (neck) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday and was a limited participant in practice. Reeves-Maybin had been on IR since early November due to a neck injury. The veteran linebacker is now eligible to be activated and to return to game action, though it's not clear if the Lions will make him available for this Sunday's game against the Bears. Reeves-Maybin had been working in a rotational role prior to his injury, topping out at 47 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps Week 3 against Arizona. He could see more work upon his eventual return, though, given the rash of injuries to the team's linebacker corps.
The Lions placed 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.
Reeves-Maybin (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans. Reeves-Maybin picked up a neck injury during the 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 Malcom 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.
Reeves-Maybin (neck) didn't practice Wednesday. The veteran linebacker sustained what appeared to be a shoulder injury in the Lions' Week 9 win over the Packers, though it has since been clarified to 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.
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.
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.