The Detroit Lions are beginning to get some reinforcements. Linebacker and core special teamer Jalen Reeves-Maybin was activated from injured reserve Monday afternoon, hours ahead of Detroit's ...

Maybin - nicknamed "Maybe" by some disappointed fans - struggled to keep his weight up while with the Bills and appeared in only 11 games last season, inactive for five straight.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin, the Detroit Lions' special teams standout, was elected NFLPA president after a 2-year stint on the union's executive committee.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin was scheduled to count $4.75 million against the cap next season for the Detroit Lions and was due a $500,000 roster bonus.