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 ...

Commanders, Jeremy Reaves Agree to 1-Year Contract Extension Reaves scratched and clawed to find his way to the NFL, and the same has been true for him when it comes to sticking in the league.

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).

Reaves' flamboyance, versatility, and team-first mindset made him an instant favorite. He rose from undrafted free-agent obscurity to become one of the league's most prolific special-teams performers.

Early on, Reaves's stint as a Commander was rocky, as he was waived by the team in 2019. However, he was promoted from the practice squad and appeared in nine games throughout his sophomore season.