The Chicago Bears are dipping into the veteran market for depth at linebacker, and the name they chose carries a lot more weight than just another practice-squad body.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin, a former Pro Bowler who was expected to be released by the Detroit Lions back in March as they managed their cap and looming extensions, is now heading to Chicago for his next chapter. The move reunites the 30-year-old with the NFC North, but this time on the opposite sideline.

Tom Pelissero reported that the Bears have signed Reeves-Maybin, who also serves as the NFL Players Association president , to their practice squad. The long-time special-teams ace and off-ball linebacker now gets a chance to work his way onto the 53-man roster as Chicago navigates injuries and depth concerns in the middle

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