Commanders sign veteran safety and fan favorite to extension

The Washington Commanders remain active during free agency. They've addressed depth and rotational needs and brought in impact players in a couple of key positions. They aren't done, and likely won't be until final roster cuts are due in August.

On Thursday, they signed safety Jeremy Reaves to an extension that keeps him with the team through the 2027 season. The Commanders announced they have signed S Jeremy Reaves to an extension, keeping him around through the 2027 season. — John Keim (@john_keim) March 19, 2026 Reaves came into the NFL in 2019 as an undrafted free agent.

He was initially signed by the Philadelphia Eagles, but was cut as part of roster cuts. The Commanders signed him shortly after that, and he has spent all seven seasons he's played in the NFL with them. He's not a full-time starter, but has started 19 games in his career, including eight last season.

He's been an integral part of the Commanders' secondary. He is a vital part of that room amid a ton of turnover, helping new faces acclimate to the team, surviving the Dan Snyder drama that led to the sale of the team to Josh Harris, and now reaping the benefits of that loyalty. He, Tress Way, Daron Payne and Terry McLaurin have been steadfast, loyal players for the Commanders.