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Lions writer explains how the Giants & DJ Reader may cost the Lions a draft pick The timing of DJ Reader's post-draft signing with the Giants may have been by design.

2 DAYS AGO • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Big Blue Kickoff Live | DJ Reader Signs Paul Dottino and Marc Malusis talk about the Giants roster, discuss the wide receiver room, and take calls from fans.

3 DAYS AGO • GIANTS.COM

NY Giants confirm DJ Reader officially signed contract to replace Dexter Lawrence The Giants have officially welcomed DJ Reader to New York, signaling a major step in their effort to rebuild the defensive line after tradin...

3 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

NY Giants, John Harbaugh have to fix problem on offense after signing DJ Reader and Shelby Harris The Giants may have stabilized their defense, but with a thin and uncertain backfield led by unproven and recovering pieces, the real questi...

4 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Lions May Have Lost More Than Just DJ Reader After Giants Signing The Detroit Lions lost a key player of their defense when DJ Reader signed with the New York Giants on Tuesday. While Reader may not find th...

4 DAYS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

📸 Through the Years: DL DJ Reader View photos from the career of defensive lineman DJ Reader.

5 DAYS AGO • GIANTS.COM

Signs two-year deal with G-Men The Giants agreed to terms with Reader on a two-year, $12.5 million contract Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Reader can earn an additional $3 million via incentives. The veteran defensive lineman will turn 32 years old this summer but started all 17 regular-season games with the Lions last season. Reader failed to record a sack in 2025, finishing with 28 tackles (11 solo) on 53 percent of the defensive snaps. Reader will help offset the loss of Dexter Lawrence in the middle of the Giants' defensive front.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Former Lions DT DJ Reader Has Big Shoes to Fill After Signing with Giants DJ Reader had a long wait to find a new home this offseason, but after sitting in free agency for nearly two months, he can officially call...

5 DAYS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Deadspin | Reports: Giants sign DT DJ Reader to two-year deal Deadspin | Reports: Giants sign DT DJ Reader to two-year deal

5 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

DJ Reader's date to test new-look Lions is set after defender leaves in free agency Reader is gone, and the Lions are looking to their new rookie class for help replacing him.

5 DAYS AGO • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

NY Giants finally replace Dexter Lawrence by adding DJ Reader to defensive unit After the departure of Dexter Lawrence, the New York Giants secured his replacement with the arrival of DJ Reader.

5 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

DJ Reader's Quiet Free Agency Seems Likely to Continue in April The Detroit Lions are letting ten-year veteran DJ Reader test the free-agency waters, with little success so far. He completed a two-year, $...

APRIL 1 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Packers must be ready to strike while ideal free-agent target is still available The Packers need to make free agent DJ Reader a priority, although the timing is everything.

MARCH 29 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Reliable Lions veteran is as good as gone once free agency begins Detroit's likely worried about losing Al-Quadin Muhammad, but DJ Reader is another veteran defender that could be walking.

FEBRUARY 15 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

What Lions Must Do to Replace DJ Reader This Offseason The Detroit Lions are going to make some moves this offseason in an attempt to get back to the postseason and avoid missing the dance in 202...

FEBRUARY 13 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Appears in all 17 games Reader logged 28 tackles (11 solo) across 17 games with the Lions during the 2025 season.

Impact Reader played in every regular-season game for the first time since 2018, and his 578 defensive snaps were his highest since 2019. He wasn't overly impactful on the stat sheet, but he still played a key role along Detroit's defensive line. Reader is set to hit free agency this offseason, and he'll likely have to settle for a short-term deal with a low average-annual value.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Detroit Lions players meet with the media | 2025 NFL Regular Season Week 7: Lions vs. Buccaneers

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Green light to play Week 7 Reader (back) is active for Monday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Reader drew the questionable tag for Monday's contest after ending the week with back-to-back limited practices, but the veteran has been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. Reader has logged nine tackles (four solo) through the first six games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Tiger, Current NFL Player Doesn't Hold Back – The Clemson Insider A former Clemson standout had plenty to say during and after the Tigers’ 35-24 loss to SMU on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Former Tiger def...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Uncertain for Week 7 Reader (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Buccaneers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Reader appears to have picked up the injury in Detroit's Week 6 loss, though he was able to practice in limited fashion both Friday and Saturday. That seemingly bodes well for his availability Monday night, though his status won't become official until shortly before kickoff.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Week 7 Reader (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Buccaneers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Reader Hints at Promising Week 7 Status Following Thursday's DNP The Detroit Lions are back at the practice facility this week, as they prepare for their Monday night showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccane...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Working through back injury Reader was a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a back injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reader may have picked up the injury during the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs, which prevented him from participating in Thursday's practice. His ability to return to practice is a sign he is progressing in his recovery, and his participation in Saturday's session will shed light on his chances of playing against the Buccaneers on Monday. Reader has nine tackles (four solo) through the first six games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reader on Alim McNeill's return Defensive lineman DJ Reader speaks to reporters after practice about Alim McNeill's return ahead of the Lions' Week 7 game vs the Tampa Bay...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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