DJ Reader
29-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
34
SACKS
1.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
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Headed to Detroit
The Lions signed Reader (quadriceps) to a two-year deal Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Reader's 2023 campaign was cut short due to a torn quadriceps, but it seems as if he's moved past the issue, and he's now signed with the Lions. The 29-year-old defensive tackle was putting up solid numbers before he sustained his injury, recording 34 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss across 14 appearances. Reader is known as one of the best run stoppers in the entire NFL, and he's expected to help improve a Lions defensive line that already ranked second in rush yards allowed per game (91.1 yards) in 2023.
Reader's 2023 campaign was cut short due to a torn quadriceps, but it seems as if he's moved past the issue, and he's now signed with the Lions. The 29-year-old defensive tackle was putting up solid numbers before he sustained his injury, recording 34 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss across 14 appearances. Reader is known as one of the best run stoppers in the entire NFL, and he's expected to help improve a Lions defensive line that already ranked second in rush yards allowed per game (91.1 yards) in 2023.
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Measurables Review
How do DJ Reader's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
335 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.33 secShuttle Time
4.71 secCone Drill
7.90 secVertical Jump
29.5 inBroad Jump
99 inBench Press
30 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
33.63 in
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Visiting Detroit
Reader is set to visit with the Lions on Thursday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Reader's 2023 season ended early due to a quad injury, but he played a key role along the Bengals' defensive line when healthy. He won't provide much in terms of pass rush, but the Lions already boast a strong run defense and Reader would add to that strength.
Reader's 2023 season ended early due to a quad injury, but he played a key role along the Bengals' defensive line when healthy. He won't provide much in terms of pass rush, but the Lions already boast a strong run defense and Reader would add to that strength.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Reader is expected to return as the starting nose tackle where his job is to clog lanes and occupy blockers so that the team's gifted ends can pressure quarterbacks. He's steadily improved and been given more snaps in the years following his rookie 2016 season.
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Goes on IR
Reader (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
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Done for season
Reader will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn quadriceps, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
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Quad injury potentially serious
Reader's quadriceps injury, which he suffered during the Bengals' game against the Vikings on Saturday, is potentially serious, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Won't return Saturday
Reader has a right knee injury and will not return to Saturday's game against the Vikings.
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Will play through back issue
Reader (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
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