2022 Defense Stats
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27
SACKS
0.0
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0
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1
TD
0
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Returns to team
Reader (personal) returned to practice Friday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Reader was away from the team for personal reasons Thursday. However, he'll be ready to return to his typical role as a run-stuffer along Cincinnati's defensive line for a Week 13 matchup against Kansas City. In five games this season, Reader has 11 total tackles and two passes defended.
Reader was away from the team for personal reasons Thursday. However, he'll be ready to return to his typical role as a run-stuffer along Cincinnati's defensive line for a Week 13 matchup against Kansas City. In five games this season, Reader has 11 total tackles and two passes defended.
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Measurables Review
How do DJ Reader's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
335 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.33 secShuttle Time
4.71 secCone Drill
7.90 secVertical Jump
29.5 inBroad Jump
99 inBench Press
30 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
33.63 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2019
2017
Reader is expected to return as the starting nose tackle where his job is to clog lanes and occupy blockers so that the team's gifted ends can pressure quarterbacks. He's steadily improved and been given more snaps in the years following his rookie 2016 season.
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Returns from IR
Reader (knee) was activated off of injured reserve Saturday.
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Will play Sunday, per HC
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Reader (knee) will play Sunday against the Steelers, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
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Cleared to practice
Reader (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday.
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Will remain out through Week 10 bye
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Reader (knee) won't be activated ahead of Sunday's matchup against Carolina, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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Won't return Monday night
Bengals' coach Zac Taylor said that Reader (knee) won't be ready to return Monday night against the Browns, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports.
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