The 11-year veteran won't mirror Lawrence's game, but his size, experience, and run-stuffing pedigree give New York a ...

3 reasons why Reader is next on our list.

The nominees are in! The Detroit Lions have selected their 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee, recognizing defensive lineman DJ Reader. The award is known for honoring players who not only ...

DJ Reader is feeling healthy, ready to lead interior of defensive line. Veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader is finally feeling like himself again, and that’s a huge development for a Detroit Lions team ...

Detroit Lions defensive tackle DJ Reader said he felt the need to “troll back” when he used a derogatory acronym to respond to a fan who was critical of his play on the social media site X after ...

ALLEN PARK, MICH. – Dec. 4, 2025 – The Detroit Lions announced that DL DJ Reader has been selected as their 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The Walter Payton NFL ...

The Cincinnati Bengals logically fit as a team that will get active in NFL free agency once again after the NFL draft concludes. Much of how the Bengals will navigate the post-draft market will hinge ...

Allen Park — Veteran defensive tackles aren't typically top of mind when discussing players who could conceivably improve from the season prior. But DJ Reader, one of the oldest players on the Detroit ...

The Giants went into this offseason determined to get bigger and more stout along their defensive line. That objective could be solved if they decide to sign veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader. The 31 ...

Veteran DJ Reader has found a new home for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. After spending two seasons with the Detroit Lions, the 31-year-old has inked a two-year contract with the New York Giants for ...

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