Washington's defense opens 2025 with Joe Whitt pushing an aggressive, press-man approach. Jeremy Reaves has emerged in training camp, earning more defensive exposure as a third safety while still anchoring special teams. The unit aims to be fast and physical, sticking to a core philosophy rather than heavy zoning, and is searching for fresh chemistry and depth as the preseason approaches.

Whitt wants a defense that can get up on receivers, stay tight outside, and minimize schematic holes, with Reaves providing speed and ball-hawking presence in sub-packages. The experimentation, combined with Reaves's camp-driven rise, signals a potential uptick in on-field opportunities for the Washington secondary in 2025, even as special-teamer value remains strong.

From a fantasy perspective, Reaves could gain notable IDP upside if the defensive plan yields more three-safety looks or situational snaps. If he sustains this momentum, he becomes a flexible piece in Washington’s defensive scheme—volatile, but with a clear path to added opportunities in faster, more aggressive matchups.