Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed free agent LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Reeves-Maybin, originally selected by the Lions in the fourth round (124th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Tennessee, returns to Detroit after spending the 2022 season with the Houston Texans, where he logged nine defensive tackles and six special teams tackles.
Combining his previous stints with Detroit (2017-21) and Houston, Reeves-Maybin has appeared in 87-career games (14 starts) and has totaled 140 defensive tackles, 47 special teams tackles, eight tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
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Houston Texans linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Houston Texans linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during an NFL preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, August 25, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Houston Texans linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) looks to defend during an NFL Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, November 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Houston Texans linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Houston Texans linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) lines up for the snap during an NFL preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, August 25, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew (39) is tackled by Houston Texans linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) and linebacker Garret Wallow (32) on a punt return during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Houston Texans linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) before an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New Orleans Saints running back Devine Ozigbo (28) is hit buy Houston Texans safety Grayland Arnold (35) and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) on a run during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) and Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, November 25, 2021 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 19, 2021 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, January 9, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during a NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 31, 2021 in Detroit, MI. (Josh Mandujano/Detroit Lions).
