The Chicago Bears have signed former Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin to their practice squad, filling the roster spot left vacant when they lost kicker Jake Moody to the Washington Commanders. Reeves-Maybin, an eight-year NFL veteran and Pro Bowl special teams player in 2023, has played 114 games with 14 starts and is currently serving as the NFLPA president. The Bears' coach Ben Johnson expressed confidence in Cairo Santos, the team's current kicker, who is 16 for 20 this season, with a team record for most 50-yard plus kicks. The team considered Justin Tucker, a former Ravens kicker, as a potential replacement but opted to keep Santos, who remains a reliable option. Moody had made 8 of 9 field goals in two games for the Bears, all under 50 yards, before being signed by the Commanders. The Bears' decision to sign Reeves-Maybin highlights their focus on special teams and roster flexibility as they navigate injuries and personnel changes.