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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Commanders' players seem to approve of new uniforms
Jeremy Reaves has been with the Washington Commanders since 2018. Only punter Tress Way and defensive tackle Daron Payne have been with the franchise longer. Sure, Reaves was cut a few times early in his tenure, but he always re-signed, spent much time on the practice squad until making the team out of training camp in 2022. Reaves, along with Way, Payne, wide receiver Terry McLaurin and assistant coach Ryan Kerrigan, are the only current members of the franchise to play for the Redskins, Football Team, and Commanders. So, Reaves has worn the "new" Washington uniforms before. One of the most popular players on the team, Reaves, shared his excitement on social media after seeing how happy the new uniforms made the fans. Reaves was one of the Washington players to see the uniforms before they were revealed. Here's Reaves seeing his No. 39 in the traditional look. Payne also appeared to approve of the change. Quarterback Jayden Daniels got in on the fun, too. The Commanders will wear the uniforms at least three times next season. They announced three games and can also wear them for a fourth game. They have yet to announce a fourth game. Advertisement This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' players approve of new uniforms
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves is just happy to be wanted
Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves is just happy to be wanted "It's nice to just be wanted."#Commanders special teams ace Jeremy Reaves earned himself a contract extension today. His one-year extension now has him staying in Washington through 2026. Beyond well-deserved. — Natalie Spala (@_nataliespala) June 11, 2025 It's been a long journey for Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves at just 28 years old. A former undrafted free agent, Reaves first signed with Washington's practice squad in 2018 and has been with the franchise ever since. Of course, there were plenty of twists, turns, bumps, and bruises along the way. Reaves has been cut, re-signed to the practice squad, bounced back and forth between the practice squad to the 53-man roster, but everything changed in 2022. For the first time in his career, Reaves made the initial 53-man roster. There would be no more sending him back down to the practice squad. Reaves thrived on special teams, earning first-team All-Pro honors and a trip to the Pro Bowl. He was also a reliable backup safety when his number was called, too. Last season, Reaves was set to become an unrestricted free agent. The timing wasn't great, as Washington fired the previous coaching staff and front office. Yet, as the Commanders allowed several free agents to leave, they signed Reaves to a two-year deal. It didn't take long for Reaves to become a favorite of Dan Quinn and Adam Peters. On Wednesday, ahead of Day 2 of minicamp, Reaves signed a one-year extension with Washington. He is now signed through the 2026 season. Reaves, of course, offered a humble response. "When I first got here, everything that I went through, all the tough days I went through, I got a chance to talk to AP and DQ before practice and just tell them, 'it's nice just to be wanted,' and feel like what I do matters," Reaves told reporters after Wednesday's practice. "I'm filled with gratitude. I was just talking to some young guys and telling them, if you take anything from me, just understand that the turtle does win the race." Reaves made it clear that there is plenty of work to do. There is no resting on his laurels. He will be just as motivated in 2025 as he was in 2018 and 2022. No one is more deserving of success than Reaves. To see him finally rewarded and respected makes everyone happy. He's earned it.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jeremy Reaves, known for his versatility on special teams, becomes one of the NFL's highest-paid players at his position by signing with the Washington Commanders.
Jeremy Reaves, known for his versatility on special teams, becomes one of the NFL's highest-paid players at his position by signing with the Washington Commanders. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Washington Commanders have signed defensive back and special teams star Jeremy Reaves to a one-year contract extension, keeping him in the nation's capital through the 2026 season. Advertisement According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the deal makes Reaves one of the NFL's highest-paid players at his position. Reaves' last contract signed before the 2024 season was worth $6 million over two seasons. His base salary for this year is set at $2.08 million with a $750,000 signing bonus. Reaves is entering his eighth year with the franchise in 2025 after going un-drafted in 2018 out of South Alabama. Last season, he appeared in all 17 games with 317 special teams snaps, the second most of his career. Reaves only saw four snaps on defense and finished the season with 20 total tackles and one forced fumble. Advertisement Reaves, 28, is a former Pro Bowler and First Team All-Pro selection from 2022 after rising up the ranks throughout his career. He had multiple stints on Washington's practice squad before earning a full-time roster spot. In 202, he suffered a knee injury five games into the season, then was able to return for a full 2024 slate. He now stays with the Commanders for at least the next two seasons under second-year head coach Dan Quinn and special teams coordinator Larry Izzo. Related: Commanders' Jayden Daniels Named 'Dark Horse' MVP Candidate Related: Commanders' Dan Quinn Offers One-Word Key Amid Terry McLaurin Holdout This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
Associated Press
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Noah Brown carted off field at Commanders minicamp. Jeremy Reaves gets extended, AP source says
Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown was carted off the field after getting injured during minicamp in Ashburn, Virginia, on Wednesday. It was not immediately clear what happened to cause the injury or its extent. Reporters in attendance reported Brown walked off slowly after making a catch, threw his helmet in frustration when he reached the sideline and was carted up the hill to the practice facility. Brown, who caught Jayden Daniels' desperation pass against Chicago for one of the Commanders' signature moments last season, missed the final four games of last season and their playoff run to the NFC championship game with a kidney injury. He re-signed on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million. Washington also took care of some longer-term business Wednesday, signing safety and special teams ace Jeremy Reaves to a one-year extension through the 2026 NFL season, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team did not announce the deal. 'Grateful for the journey, the fans, this team and organization,' Reaves posted on social media. 'Much more in store!' Reaves, now 28, was an All-Pro selection on special teams in 2022. He missed the majority of 2023 after getting sidelined by a torn ACL five games into that season. ___ AP NFL:
Reuters
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Report: Commanders sign S Jeremy Reaves to extension
June 11 - The Washington Commanders signed special teams standout Jeremy Reaves to a one-year extension, NFL Network reported Wednesday. The 28-year-old safety is entering his eighth season in the nation's capital, a tenure highlighted by Pro Bowl and All-Pro first-team selections in 2022. The extension keeps Reaves under contract with Washington through 2026, per the report. Reaves has recorded 128 tackles, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble in 64 games (11 starts). Of the 321 snaps he played with the Commanders in 2024, all but four came on special teams. --Field Level Media
