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Commanders sign veteran safety and fan favorite to extension
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Commanders sign veteran safety and fan favorite to extension
The Washington Commanders remain active during free agency. They've addressed depth and rotational needs and brought in impact players in a couple of key positions. They aren't done, and likely won't be until final roster cuts are due in August. On Thursday, they signed safety Jeremy Reaves to an extension that keeps him with the team through the 2027 season.
Reaves came into the NFL in 2019 as an undrafted free agent. He was initially signed by the Philadelphia Eagles, but was cut as part of roster cuts. The Commanders signed him shortly after that, and he has spent all seven seasons he's played in the NFL with them.
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He's not a full-time starter, but has started 19 games in his career, including eight last season. He's been an integral part of the Commanders' secondary. He is a vital part of that room amid a ton of turnover, helping new faces acclimate to the team, surviving the Dan Snyder drama that led to the sale of the team to Josh Harris, and now reaping the benefits of that loyalty.
He, Tress Way, Daron Payne and Terry McLaurin have been steadfast, loyal players for the Commanders. Last season, Reaves recorded 91 tackles (57 solo), one sack, one interception, seven passes defensed, and eight stuffs. In his first three seasons with the Commanders, Reaves didn't play in every game, as he began each season on the practice squad. In 2022, he made the final 53-man roster for the first time and appeared in all 17 games.
He suffered a torn ACL in 2023, but has made the final roster and signed extensions in each of the last two seasons, playing in all 17 games both years. His durability, work ethic, and ability to lead in the locker room are key reasons why the Commanders continue to keep him. Reaves is beloved by coaches, teammates and fans, and is one of the NFL's top special teams players, having made first-team All-Pro and the Pro Bowl in 2022.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders sign safety Jeremy Reaves to contract extension
