Commanders Extend Contract of Safety Jeremy Reaves

The 29-year-old special teams standout started a career-high 8 games in 2025.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 6:35am

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The Washington Commanders have extended the contract of safety Jeremy Reaves, the team announced on Thursday. Reaves, a former first-team All-Pro known for his special teams play, started a career-high 8 of 17 games last season, setting personal bests in tackles (91), tackles for loss (5), and passes defended (7). He also recorded 1 interception and 1 sack.

Why it matters

Reaves has been a valuable contributor on special teams for the Commanders since joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2018. His increased role on defense last season suggests he is continuing to develop as an all-around safety, which is important for a team looking to solidify its secondary.

The details

In his 4 seasons with the Commanders, the 29-year-old Reaves has 219 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 12 passes defended in 81 regular-season games (19 starts). He was named a first-team All-Pro and the special teams starter on the Pro Bowl team in 2022.

  • Reaves signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in May 2018, but was released that September.
  • Reaves signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad in September 2018.
  • In the 2025 season, Reaves started a career-high 8 of 17 games played.

The players

Jeremy Reaves

A 29-year-old safety who has been a valuable special teams contributor for the Washington Commanders since joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Washington Commanders

The NFL team that plays in the NFC East division and recently extended the contract of safety Jeremy Reaves.

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What they’re saying

“Reaves has been a key part of our special teams unit and has continued to develop as a defensive back. We're pleased to have him under contract moving forward.”

— Ron Rivera, Head Coach, Washington Commanders

What’s next

The Commanders will look to Reaves to continue his strong play on special teams and take on an even bigger role in the secondary in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Commanders' decision to extend Reaves' contract shows their commitment to retaining valuable role players who contribute on special teams and can also provide depth in the defensive backfield.