2024 Defense Stats
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23
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3.0
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0
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0
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Starts 15 games for Detroit
Reader finished the 2024 season with 23 tackles (11 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one pass breakup across 15 regular-season games.
ANALYSIS
After four seasons with the Bengals, Reader signed a two-year, $22 million deal with the Lions last offseason and went on to start all 15 regular-season games in which he appeared. Reader missed Week 1 with a quadriceps injury and then missed Week 14 with a shoulder issue. In total, Reader played on 508 defensive snaps and remained an effective interior presence on the Lions' defensive line. If on the roster on the third day of the upcoming league year in March, Reader will collect a $4 million roster bonus. The Lions will likely want to make a decision on Reader's standing with the team by then, as he's set to carry a $12.933 million cap number for the 2025 campaign. Reader will turn 31 in July.
After four seasons with the Bengals, Reader signed a two-year, $22 million deal with the Lions last offseason and went on to start all 15 regular-season games in which he appeared. Reader missed Week 1 with a quadriceps injury and then missed Week 14 with a shoulder issue. In total, Reader played on 508 defensive snaps and remained an effective interior presence on the Lions' defensive line. If on the roster on the third day of the upcoming league year in March, Reader will collect a $4 million roster bonus. The Lions will likely want to make a decision on Reader's standing with the team by then, as he's set to carry a $12.933 million cap number for the 2025 campaign. Reader will turn 31 in July.
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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
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Reader signed a two-year deal with the Lions in the offseason and he's looking to form a dynamic duo with Alim McNeill on the interior defensive line in 2024.
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Ready to rock
Reader (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills.
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Returns to practice
Reader (shoulder) was a limited participant at the Lions' practice Thursday.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Reader (shoulder) was a non-participant in Wednesday's week-opening practice session.
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Won't play Thursday
Reader (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Packers, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
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Listed as DNP
Reader (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice report, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Visiting Detroit
Reader is set to visit with the Lions on Thursday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Reader's 2023 season ended early due to a quad injury, but he played a key role along the Bengals' defensive line when healthy. He won't provide much in terms of pass rush, but the Lions already boast a strong run defense and Reader would add to that strength.
Reader's 2023 season ended early due to a quad injury, but he played a key role along the Bengals' defensive line when healthy. He won't provide much in terms of pass rush, but the Lions already boast a strong run defense and Reader would add to that strength.