Jalen Reeves-Maybin Reelected NFLPA President

Jalen Reeves-Maybin, a veteran linebacker and free agent, was reelected Sunday as president of the NFL Players Association's Board of Player Representatives, securing a second two-year term during the union's meetings in San Diego.

The 31-year-old Reeves-Maybin, who played three games for the Chicago Bears last season after stints with the Detroit Lions and Houston Texans, expressed gratitude for the continued trust placed in him. "I'm honored that the Board has trusted me to continue serving as president," he said in a statement. "There's important work ahead, and I'm looking forward to continue advocating on behalf of our membership to protect our rights and advance our interests." Over nine NFL seasons, Reeves-Maybin has appeared in 117 games with 14 starts, primarily on special teams, amassing 223 tackles and five forced fumbles. He earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors in 2023.

Reeves-Maybin's initial election in March 2024 marked him as the first Black NFLPA president since Dominique Foxworth's tenure from 2012 to 2014. His reelection makes him the first Black leader in the role to serve multiple terms since Troy Vincent held the position from 2004 to 2008. He...