NFL Players Union Keeps Jalen Reeves-Maybin as President for Second Term

Linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been voted back into the top role at the NFL Players Association by the union's board. The 31-year-old free agent, who first took the position in March 2024, says he's ready to continue fighting for player rights.

The board of player representatives for the NFL Players Association voted Sunday to keep linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin in the union’s top leadership position.

In a prepared statement, Reeves-Maybin expressed gratitude for the continued support. “I’m honored that the Board has trusted me to continue serving as president,” he said. “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.”

The 31-year-old defender first won the presidency in March 2024 for a two-year term. Currently without a team, Reeves-Maybin appeared in just three contests with the Chicago Bears during the 2024 season.

Throughout his NFL career, he has participated in 117 regular season games with 14 starting assignments across stints with the Detroit Lions (2017-21, 2023-24), Houston Texans (2022) and Bears. His career statistics include 223 total tackles and five forced fumbles, primarily contributing on special teams units. His standout 2023 campaign earned him Pro Bowl recognition.

The union also welcomed four fresh faces to its executive committee: Tanoh Kpassagnon takes over as treasurer, while Jonathan Greenard, Harrison Phillips and Zaire Franklin fill other committee roles. These newcomers are stepping in for outgoing members Calais Campbell, Austin Ekeler, Ryan Kelly and Thomas Hennessy.

Alongside Reeves-Maybin, six other executive committee members secured re-election: Oren Burks, Cam Heyward, Ted Karras, Case Keenum, Brandon McManus and Thomas Morstead.