"Jeremy Reaves has built his reputation on special teams. He was an all-pro special teamer for the Washington Commanders in 2022. A whopping 99 percent of his snaps last year came on teams. It's the role for which he's known - and one that, in fairness, he also has come to love. But let's be clear, Reaves said Thursday: When he entered the NFL more than seven years ago, he didn't do so as a punt and kickoff coverage guy. He was - and still is - a safety. "That's always what I've been," Reaves said. "I've just been a safety that has become a really good special teams player.""
"With safety Will Harris on injured reserve because of a fractured fibula, the 29-year-old Reaves will step into a significant role on defense Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, likely as the second starting safety alongside Quan Martin. For a veteran player who drew rave defensive reviews in training camp, it's a welcome opportunity. Though it also raises questions about whether and how Reaves can balance his elevated defensive playing time with remaining a force on kickoff and punt coverage."
Jeremy Reaves built his reputation as an elite special teams player, earning All-Pro recognition in 2022 and logging 99 percent of his snaps on teams last season. Reaves identifies primarily as a safety despite his special teams prominence. With Will Harris placed on injured reserve due to a fractured fibula, Reaves will assume an expanded defensive role, likely as the second starting safety alongside Quan Martin. Coaching staff faces the challenge of balancing Reaves's increased defensive snaps with his established special teams responsibilities. Reaves intends to continue contributing strongly on both units and has already shown promise in recent defensive action.
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