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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / October 17
Detroit Lions: Key Defensive Line Piece Pops Up On Week 7 Injury Report With Back Issue
The Detroit Lions are navigating a season filled with high expectations, but a familiar and unwelcome narrative is beginning to take hold. Just as the team seems to be finding its stride, the injury report grows longer, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 3
Lions DJ Reader Is Holding Defense Together
When Detroit Lions defensive tackle DJ Reader talks, players and coaches listen. In his 10th NFL season, Reader has amassed important experience over the course of his career.
Lions fifth-year DT ahead of schedule in injury recovery
One of many impactful injuries the Lions suffered on defense in 2024 was Alim McNeill‘s ACL tear. The fifth-year defensive tackle continues to recover, and his latest update on his status is a positive one.
The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz
How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 7
DJ Reader offers exciting review of key Lions' defensive rookie from camp
The Detroit Lions have no shortage of key defenders this season, but perhaps one of the most important figures to be rookie defensive tackle Tyleik Williams.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / June 19
Should Jets Swing Massive Trade With NFC Powerhouse?
The New York Jets have made a handful of solid moves this offseason, but they still have some time to finish off their 2025 roster before the season begins.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 29
Why DJ Reader Was Listed as Lions Bounce-Back Player
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 / 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.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 24
Key Detroit Lions Used Offseason to Get Healthiest in Years
The grind of playing football in the NFL can become physically taxing. Even though teams are working diligently to monitor the health and safety of players, playing and training to excel in such a violent sport can eventually take a toll on a player's overall health.
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.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
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 / Side Lion Report / December 13, 2024
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 / Side Lion Report / November 29, 2024
DJ Reader emerges at perfect time to provide key boost to Lions' defense
The Detroit Lions signed defensive tackle DJ Reader this offseason hoping for a major statistical impact up front. It took a while, but Reader has emerged at just the right time.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 25, 2024
DJ Reader has a strong early impression of his Lions' teammates
Now into his ninth season, Lions defensive tackle DJ Reader has played on some good teams. He played in a Super Bowl with the Cincinnati Bengals to conclude the 2021 season, and the Houston Texans made the playoffs multiple times over his four seasons there to start his career.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 24, 2024
DJ Reader Feels Lions Most Talented Team He Has Played For
The Detroit Lions roster is as deep as it has been in recent memory. As the team is battling through myriad of injuries, there is more hope the team can continue it's winning ways, due to depth at several different positions.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13, 2024
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.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25, 2024
Lions activate veteran DT from PUP list
The Lions have received a boost on the health front in advance of roster cutdowns.
Detroit Lions News / 5 GOATs / July 21, 2024
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, 2024
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.
Detroit Lions News / NFL Analysis Network / April 4, 2024
Detroit Lions New Defender Sends Major Warning To NFL
The 2023 NFL season witnessed a remarkable resurgence from the Detroit Lions, marking a significant departure from their previous struggles in the NFC North.
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
Improving up front was a goal for Detroit, a team that has also made a few notable moves in the secondary.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 14, 2024
Bengals preparing to say goodbye to top free agent with latest signing
The Bengals needed to add another key piece on defense after allowing the second-most total yards per game in the NFL last season.
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
Three free agents Cincinnati Bengals should target
The Bengals find themselves in a great position to be as active as they want in free agency. Here are three free agents Cincinnati should target.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 3, 2024
Lou Anarumo Discusses DJ Reader's Future With the Bengals
The Bengals defense certainly misses DJ Reader. The veteran defensive tackle suffered a torn quad tendon in Cincinnati's Week 15 win over Minnesota. Reader
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