Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves was on top of the world Sunday night.
Reaves made two tackles in the team’s 30-24 overtime victory against the Atlanta Falcons to solidify the team’s first playoff appearance since 2020. Then, he popped the question to his longtime girlfriend, Mikaela Worley. She said, “Yes.”
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Mikaela Worley accepts the proposal from safety Jeremy Reaves, No. 39 of the Washington Commanders, on the field after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Northwest Stadium on Dec. 29, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)
“I hate losing, so there’s no way I could have done it in the right spirit after a loss,” Reaves said after the game. “That thing was burning a hole in my pocket.”
The former All-Pro safety said he planned to do so last week, but decided to do so after the game. He notified Worley’s family before proposing.
“If we win this game, it’s destiny,” Reaves said. “She’s earned it. I can’t say enough about her. When I was at my lowest point last year, she was there to pick me up every day. She showed up. That’s my best friend. She’s been my best friend since secondary. “
December 29, 2024; Landover, Maryland: Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) proposes to his girlfriend Mikaela Worley after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime at Northwest Stadium. (Images by Amber Searls-Imagn)
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Reaves joined Washington as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He played in two games in his first season before moving up the depth chart and eventually becoming an impact player. He earned his Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections in 2022, thanks to his special teams prowess.
The 2023 season ended early for Reaves as he underwent surgery to repair a partially torn ACL. Washington managed to keep him on the roster and he has appeared in every game this season.
Jeremy Reaves of the Washington Commanders reacts after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 1, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Worley is a former Louisiana-Monroe women’s volleyball player. The Florida native finished her college career in 2018.
