DJ Reader Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 335 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- July 1, 1994 (29)
- Experience
- 9th Season
- Drafted
- 2016 / Rd. 5 / Pk. 166 (HOU)
- College
- Clemson
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DJ Reader News
Free-agent defensive tackle D.J. Reader (quadriceps) has agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Detroit Lions, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The 29-year-old is known as one of the best run-stuffing interior defensive linemen in the NFL, and he lands on a team that was excellent in defending the run last season (91.1 rushing yards per game allowed). Reader suffered a torn quad in Week 15 of last season, so there's a chance he could be eased into action this offseason and early in the 2024 campaign. The Lions already had studs at edge rusher (Aidan Hutchinson) and defensive tackle (Alim McNeill), so Reader's arrival forms one of the best defensive lines in the league as Detroit looks to remain in contention for a Super Bowl.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader (knee) and cornerback DJ Ivey (knee) exited during the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Both players have been ruled out and will not return. Neither player registered a tackle prior to their respective departures. Zach Carter and Josh Tupou will earn more snaps in Reader's absence.
The Cincinnati Bengals have designated defensive lineman D.J. Reader (knee) to return from Injured Reserve, which opens up his 21-day window to officially be activated from IR. Reader has been out for the last six games due to a sprained MCL, but he'll be able to return to practice this week and has a shot to come off IR to play as soon as Week 11 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers as the team comes off their Week 10 bye. The 28-year-old's return will beef up the interior of the Bengals' defensive line for the second half of the 2022 season. Before his injury, Reader played in only three games, recording 10 tackles (eight solo), three QB hits and a fumble recovery.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
FS | Kerby Joseph |
Ifeatu Melifonwu | |
LDE | John Cominsky |
LDT | Josh Paschal |
Levi Onwuzurike | |
RDT | Alim McNeill |
RDE | Aidan Hutchinson |
LOLB | Alex Anzalone |
MLB | Derrick Barnes |
Jack Campbell | |
ROLB | Malcolm Rodriguez |
Jalen Reeves-Maybin | |
LCB | Carlton Davis III |
NB | Brian Branch |
PR | Kalif Raymond |
KR | Craig Reynolds |
QB | Jared Goff |
Hendon Hooker | |
RB | David Montgomery |
Jahmyr Gibbs | |
LWR | Jameson Williams |
RWR | Antoine Green |
SWR | Amon-Ra St. Brown |
TE | Sam LaPorta |
LT | Taylor Decker |
C | Frank Ragnow |
RG | Colby Sorsdal |
RT | Penei Sewell |
K | Michael Badgley |
P | Jack Fox |