Today’s minor moves:
Baltimore Ravens
- Activated from IR: CB T.J. Tampa
Dallas Cowboys
- Signed off Bengals practice squad: DT Justin Rogers
Denver Broncos
- Promoted: DL Matt Henningsen, RB Blake Watson
Detroit Lions
- Designated for return: LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Los Angeles Chargers
- Activated from IR: TE Hayden Hurst
- Promoted: CB Dicaprio Bootle, S Kendall Williamson
While the Lions navigate a long list of injuries to their defense, the team did get some good news today, as linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin returned to practice. The 29-year-old suffered a neck injury in early November that required a stint on IR. While there seemed to be some initial pessimism surrounding the injury, the veteran will now have a chance to return for the stretch run of the season.
A former fourth-round pick, Reeves-Maybin spent the first five seasons of his career in Detroit before a one-year stay in Houston. He’s spent the past two seasons back in Detroit, including a 2023 campaign where he earned a Pro Bowl nod for his special teams prowess. He’s continued to serve an important ST role in 2024, but he also saw time in 111 defensive snaps in eight games. That represented his highest defensive snap count since the 2021 campaign.