DJ READER #98 - DEFENSIVE LINEMAN - DETROIT LIONS
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#98 - DEFENSIVE LINEMAN - DETROIT LIONS
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Injury Roundup: The Latest on Tee Higgins, DJ Reader and Devin Asiasi Cincinnati suffered a few injuries during Thursday’s win over Miami
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Injury Roundup: The Latest on Tee Higgins, DJ Reader and Devin Asiasi Cincinnati suffered a few injuries during Thursday’s win over Miami
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Details Emerge DJ Reader's Injury, Including a Timetable For His Potential Return Cincinnati placed Reader on injured reserve on Thursday
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lands on IR The Bengals placed Reader (knee) on injured reserve Thursday.
Impact Reader is dealing with an MCL injury in his left knee and is facing approximately a six-week recovery timetable, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. Cincinnati will hope Reader makes a full return down the stretch, but in the meantime rookie Zachary Carter should be primed for an increased role.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals Officially Place Star Defensive Tackle DJ Reader on Injured Reserve The veteran got injured in Week 3 against the Jets
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Garafolo: Bengals DT D.J. Reader (knee) expected to miss at least one month NFL Network's Mike Garafolo: Cincinnati Bengals DT D.J. Reader (knee) is expected to miss at least one month.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • NFL.COM
Expected to miss extended time Reader (knee) is expected to miss an extended period of time but won't be ruled out for the remainder of the season, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Reader suffered the injury in the first half of the team's win over the Jets on Sunday and was unable to return to the contest. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but it appears like the Bengals will be without their top defensive tackle for the foreseeable future. In his absence, rookie Zachary Carter could garner an increased role moving forward.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals Star Defensive Tackle DJ Reader Expected to Land on Injured Reserve Reader got injured in Sunday’s win over New York
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Bengals reverse fortunes in 1st win with short week ahead

Joe Burrow told everyone not to worry because the Cincinnati Bengals would be fine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press
Not ready to practice Reader (knee) was a DNP in the Bengals' estimated practice report Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Reader suffered the injury in the first half of the team's 27-12 win over the Jets on Sunday. He was unable to return, despite walking off the field under his own power. His estimated inability to practice today is magnified by the team's short week, and showdown with the Dolphins on Thursday. If Reader is unable to play, it'll be a blow to the team's defensive line, but will also lead to extra opportunities for rookie Zachary Carter.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DJ Reader Sounds Optimistic About Status After Suffering Knee Injury in Bengals' Win Over Jets Cincinnati beat New York 27-12 on Sunday
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Won't return Sunday Readers (knee) is ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jets, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Reader went down with a knee injury after making a tackle in the first half against the Jets, though he was ultimately able to walk off under his own power, per Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. The starting defensive tackle recorded eight tackles (seven solo) over the first two games this season, and his absence will mark a substantial blow for the Bengals' defense. As a result, expect Josh Tupou to step up into a larger role against the Jets.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals look for 1st victory, while Jets come off stunning W

Cincinnati is looking to avoid its first 0-3 start since 2019 when it opened 0-11 before beating New York in Week 13
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

O-line woes continue for Bengals, who fall in 0-2 hole

Some of the Cincinnati Bengals' shortcomings in their loss to the Dallas Cowboys were all too familiar
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Burrow: Bengals need to start faster, communicate better

Quarterback Joe Burrow says the Bengals have to start faster and communicate better as they prepare to go on the road for a Week 2 game against the Cowboys
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press
Bengals Film Breakdown: Analyzing DJ Reader's Stellar Performance in Week 1 Against Steelers The 28-year old was dominant on Sunday
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Joe Burrow and DJ Reader Lead the Way As Bengals Announce Captains For 2022 Season Cincinnati has seven captains this year
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Quick Hits: Young-Old D.J. Reader Says He's NFL's Best NT; Bengals Legend Willie Anderson Visits Training Camp D.J. Reader, the Bengals’ game-wrecking nose tackle (See the AFC Divisional in Tennessee) who thinks he's the best in the league, credits th...
AUGUST 4, 2022 • BENGALS.COM
Madden 23 Ratings: DJ Reader Left Out of Top-10 Defensive Tackles; Chidobe Awuzie Named Top-20 Cornerback The Madden ratings madness continues.
JULY 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
D.J. Reader Calls Out Madden The Bengals mauler is the latest star to get disrespected by the game’s player ratings.
JULY 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DJ Reader Lower Than Expected in Latest Defensive Tackle Rankings The veteran didn’t make the cut
JULY 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
DJ Reader 'Pissed Off' After Being Snubbed Last Season The 27-year-old is using it as motivation
MAY 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DJ Reader Took Super Bowl Loss So Hard He Couldn't Even Talk to His Mother Former Clemson Tiger DJ Reader to the Bengals loss to the Rams in the Super Bowl loss pretty hard.
MAY 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
No Abbreviations When It Comes To DJ Reader's Impact On Bengals David J. Reader goes by DJ and this week he said he prefers no periods next to the D and the J. But there has been no abbreviation for what...
MAY 11, 2022 • BENGALS.COM
Paul Dehner Jr.: DJ Reader has been close friends with Larry... - The Athletic DJ Reader has been close friends with Larry Ogunjobi. Said today seeing what happened to him with the Bears "really pissed me off, but you c...
MAY 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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