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Veteran Detroit Lions defensive lineman DJ Reader is entering the 2025 season the healthiest he has felt in quite some time. Typically, professional athletes feel they get back to their old self the second season back from a significant injury.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / May 29

Conditions exist for major bounce-back season from key Lions' defender

Defensively, the Detroit Lions didn't enjoy a healthy 2024 season. In spite of that, they still went 15-2, repeated as division champions and came within a game of another NFC title appearance.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 26

Lions Veteran Defensive Tackle Chasing Super Bowl

Detroit Lions defensive tackle DJ Reader is chasing an elusive goal that many National Football League player covet, a Super Bowl ring. The former Bengals defensive lineman signed a two-year, $22 million free agent deal last offseason.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 24

Key Detroit Lions Used Offseason to Get Healthiest in Years

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 23

DJ Reader: Alim McNeill Has Lots of Money, Working Hard to Return

The Detroit Lions lost a significant player on their defensive line when Alim McNeill suffered a torn ACL late in the 2024 season. Given the lengthy recovery that typically accompanies injuries of this sort, McNeill is likely to miss a portion of the start of the season.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Lions' D.J. Reader Shows Support for Former Teammate Whose Contract Situation Has Made Him a Popular Trade Candidate This Offseason

The Detroit Lions' current edge rusher situation has made them a popular landing spot for just about every high-profile edge that has even potentially been available this offseason.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 22

DJ Reader Shares Support For Trey Hendrickson in Contract Dispute

Detroit Lions defensive lineman DJ Reader and Trey Hendrickson were teammates for three seasons (2021-2023) on the Cincinnati Bengals. Last season, Hendrickson led the NFL with 17.5 sacks.

NFL News / Side Lion Report / May 13

Cowboys named ideal home for underwhelming Lions defender in latest trade proposal

Since rumors around a particular player ramped up heading into the draft, it seems the Detroit Lions will be idle on the trade front for awhile. Situations can and do change though, and the opportunity to trade someone from a position of depth to a team that needs help at that spot cannot be disregarded.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25

Lions draft DT Tyleik Williams at No. 28

The Lions have continued a strong opening night along the defensive line. Detroit has selected Ohio State’s Tyleik Williams at No. 28. Despite rostering D.J.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Lions Player With the Defense's Biggest Cap Hit Named a Potential Cut Candidate

The Detroit Lions have some big decisions to make during the 2025 offseason. The franchise has had consecutive strong seasons for the first time since the 90s, but both of those seasons have had disappointing endings.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 30

Dan Campbell Showed Lions 49ers Loss in Team Meeting

Detroit Lions defensive lineman DJ Reader remembers the feeling of walking off the field at SoFi Stadium with the confetti falling. On that day, February 13, 2022, Reader left the field as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / December 13

DJ Reader leaves no doubt about his status for Sunday against the Bills

The list of injured Detroit Lions' defensive players has seemed to have multiple someone's added to it every week, and Thanksgiving Day was no different.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 12

Lions Week 15 Thursday Injury Report

The Detroit Lions welcomed another one of their injured players back to practice on Thursday, as DJ Reader returned after missing Wednesday. Reader joined Alim McNeill, Taylor Decker, Levi Onwuzurike and Josh Paschal as players who are dealing with ailments who have practiced throughout the week.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

Veteran DT to make Lions debut in Week 2

The 30-year-old missed considerable time during training camp while rehabbing the torn quad that ended his 2023 campaign.

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Detroit Lions News / 5 GOATs / July 21

Detroit Lions place D.J. Reader on PUP list prior to training camp

D.J. Reader has been placed on the physically unable-to-perform list for the Detroit Lions ahead of his first season and training camp with the franchise.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / July 2

Lions DT D.J. Reader likely to miss time during training camp

The veteran defensive tackle is continuing to recover from his second career quad tear.

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Detroit Lions News / NFL Analysis Network / April 4, 2024

Detroit Lions New Defender Sends Major Warning To NFL

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 2, 2024

The Lions took a confident risk with DJ Reader when he visited Detroit

The Detroit Lions made a big splash in free agency when they signed former Bengals defensive lineman DJ Reader. Arguably one of the best nose tackles in the NFL.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 14, 2024

Lions to sign veteran DT

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 14, 2024

Bengals preparing to say goodbye to free agent with latest signing

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Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 12, 2024

Lions Hosting DL D.J. Reader For Visit

Jordan Schultz of B/R is reporting that the Lions are set to host free agent DT D.J. Reader for a visit on Thursday. Reports had said that the Lions and

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 11, 2024

Report: Multiple Teams, Including Bengals Making Push to Sign DJ Reader

The Bengals are hoping to re-sign DJ Reader, but multiple teams are making a push to land the 29-year-old according to Josina Anderson. The Titans and the Lions are among the teams showing "strong interest." The defensive tackle market has been competitive.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 8, 2024