D.J. Reed - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Won't play Sunday Reed (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Reed suffered a hip injury in the fourth quarter of the Lions' Week 8 win over the Vikings. The cornerback was unable to practice during Week 9 prep and will not suit up for Sunday's contest. Rock Ya-Sin is set to start opposite rookie Ennis Rakestraw against the Dolphins.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss Wednesday's practice Reed (hip) is not expected to practice Wednesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Reed suffered a hip injury late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Vikings and did not return to the contest. The cornerback's injury appears to be significant enough for Coach Dan Campbell to make a prediction about his Wednesday status. It remains unclear whether or not the starting cornerback will participate in any practice sessions ahead of the team's Week 9 game against the Dolphins.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lions are trying to refocus on football amid concerns over Jack Campbell's injury

The Detroit Lions are having trouble celebrating their win over the Minnesota Vikings

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Despite D.J. Reed's recent ascension, Lions still need to land another starting CB D.J. Reed has been one of the best corners in the league lately, but Brad Holmes cannot rest on any laurels when it comes to adding help at...

NOVEMBER 2 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Goff throws go-ahead touchdown pass to Williams and Lions beat Vikings 19-15 for their 1st loss

Jared Goff threw a go-ahead, 7-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 4:35 left and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-15, handing the NFL’s last undefeated team...

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Nursing hip injury Reed (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Reed suffered a hip injury in the fourth quarter and is being checked by training staff to determine whether he can return. Khalil Dorsey and Rock Ya-Sin are candidates for more defensive snaps while Reed is out of the game.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Return Of The 'X-Factor': Brian Branch Makes Lions A Legit Super Bowl Contender

The return of safety Brian Branch from last season's Achilles injury makes Detroit one of the NFL’s scariest teams — and a title contender.

OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

Return Of The 'X-Factor': Brian Branch Makes Lions A Legit Super Bowl Contender

Lions needed clutch 4th-down conversions to spark their blowout of the Cardinals

The Lions were struggling early in what became a 45-21 blowout of the Arizona Cardinals

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Reed on personal performance CB D.J. Reed speaks with the media about his personal performance and what the secondary needs to fix in order to improve going forward.

OCTOBER 5 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Active for SNF Reed (ribs) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Panthers.

Impact Reed will ultimately be able to give it a go after operating as a limited participant a practice throughout the week with a rib injury that he suffered in Week 3. The cornerback will likely be tasked with trying to hold Tetairoa McMillan in check during Sunday Night Football.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Reed (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Reed logged limited practice sessions throughout the Lions' Week 4 preparations. The cornerback's status for Sunday's contest remains uncertain as he works through the rib issue he suffered in the Week 3 win over the Jets. If Reed cannot suit up, Rock Ya-Sin will likely start at outside cornerback across from Ennis Rakestraw.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Working through rib injury Reed (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Reed presumably picked up the injury during the Lions' 31-24 win over the Jets in Week 3, when he played 62 of 66 defensive snaps (93.9 percent) and finished with eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defense. He'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation to full and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's road game against the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bills starting DT Ed Oliver ruled out against Lions after hurting his hip in warmups

Bills starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver has been ruled out after hurting his hip while warming up before Buffalo’s game against Detroit on Thursday night

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Active against Bills Reed (foot) is active for Thursday's game against the Bills.

Impact Reed has been battling a foot injury, but he will have the green light to suit up versus Buffalo after carrying a questionable tag heading into the contest. The 29-year-old was heavily involved in the 31-30 overtime win over the Saints in Week 1, amassing 10 total tackles and one pass defended.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Buffalo Reed (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Buffalo.

Impact Reed is dealing with a foot injury, so the questionable tag isn't much of a surprise. If Reed can't get on the field versus the Bills, Roger McCreary or Keith Abney could see more action opposite Rock Ya-Sin.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Tuesday Reed (foot) was limited during Tuesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Reed logged 89 snaps in Sunday's 31-30 overtime victory over the Saints. If Reed can't suit up for Thursday's meeting with Buffalo, Roger McCreary will likely see more snaps.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Reed on defensive performance during Week 1 CB D.J. Reed speaks to the media about Detroit's Week 1 performance against New Orleans and breaks down his mindset heading into TNF vs. the...

SEPTEMBER 14 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Practices on Wednesday Reed (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Reed dealt with a minor groin issue throughout training camp. The starting outside cornerback for the Lions is healthy and ready to log full sessions in the practices leading up to Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rock Ya-Sin's success could make or break the Lions' secondary The Detroit Lions have spent this offseason looking for answers at cornerback opposite D.J. Reed, and Rock Ya-Sin looks like the best one.

SEPTEMBER 3 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Dealing with minor groin issue Reed is dealing with a minor groin issue, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

Impact Reed has missed three consecutive practices due to the issue, but it is not considered significant. The starting cornerback could likely play through the issue if need be and is still set to be ready for the regular season.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lions coach Dan Campbell addresses Terrion Arnold's situation with the team on the eve of camp

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says he addressed the franchise’s decision to release cornerback Terrion Arnold with the team on the eve of training camp, calling it unfortunate

JULY 29 • Associated Press

DJ Reed must avoid injury and decline in the crucial 2026 season With the Detroit Lions' current cornerback situation, D.J. Reed will have to stay on the field and be at his best for Dan Campbell's team in...

JULY 7 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions Forced Into The Free Agent Cornerback Market After Releasing Terrion Arnold

The Detroit Lions seemed to be prepared to potentially play without Terrion Arnold, putting the cornerback on the field with backups during...

JULY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Lions Forced Into The Free Agent Cornerback Market After Releasing Terrion Arnold

Reed has his burst back after injury-shortened first season in Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed has his burst and explosiveness back after working through a tough hamstring injury his first season in Detroit.

JUNE 15 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions CB Took Extra Measures To Help Heal Injured Hamstring D.J. Reed looks to bounce back from injury-plagued 2025 campaign.

JUNE 12 • SI.COM

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