DJ READER NEWS

Seemingly over quadriceps injury Reader (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Reader was limited in all three practices leading up to Week 1 against the Rams, but he did not end up suiting up for Sunday's game. His full participation Wednesday indicates that the 2016 fifth-round pick should make his regular-season debut against the Buccaneers in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Reader (quad) is out for Sunday's game versus the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Reader seems to be close to returning from the quadriceps tear he suffered late last season, but he'll have to wait at least one more week to get back into action. Kyle Peko could see an increase in snaps with Reader unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Rams Reader (quadriceps) was a limited participant for Friday's practice and is questionable for Detroit's Week 1 game against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reader is still in the late stages of recovery from his quadriceps tear he suffered in Week 15 of last season. The 6-foot-3 defensive tackle has been a limited participant in each of the Lions' practices this week, so his true status will likely be revealed Sunday morning.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Thursday Reader (quadricep) was listed as a limited participant for Thursday's practice session.

Impact Reader is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn quadriceps injury he sustained in Week 15 of the 2023 season against Minnesota. The 2016 fifth-round pick was able to pass his physical in late August and come off the active/PUP list, but his status for the Lions' regular-season opener against the Rams on Sunday is still in the air. If Reader is unable to suit up for Week 1, expect Levi Onwuzurike and Mekhi Wingo to see an increased snap count at defensive tackle alongside starter Alim McNeill.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Week 1 return possible? Reader (quadriceps), who was initially targeting a Week 2 return, has a chance to play in Detroit's Week 1 contest against the Rams, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Reader has been managing a quadriceps injury since December, but he was removed from Detroit's active/PUP list Sunday after passing his physical. The 30-year-old nose tackle could play a significant role in the Lions' Week 1 outing if he's available, as Detroit is matching up with a Rams offense that averaged 117.4 rushing yards per game in 2023.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Passes physical, off PUP list Reader (quadriceps) was activated from the Lions' active/PUP list Sunday after passing his physical.

Impact Reader ended 2023 on the Bengals' injured reserve after tearing his quadriceps in Week 15 against the Vikings. He missed OTAs and minicamp and began training camp on the Lions' PUP list, but he appears to have fully recovered from the injury and will work on getting caught up to speed ahead of Week 1 against the Rams on Sept. 8. Reader recorded 34 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defended and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season games in 2023.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Still working through injury Reader, who was placed on the active/PUP list July 21 as he continues to recover from a torn quadriceps, said Tuesday that he's not sure when he will return to training camp, Eric...

Impact If Reader were to be placed on the reserve/PUP list, he would be forced to miss the Lions' first four games of the regular season. Reader missed the last three games of 2023 after tearing his quadriceps in Week 15 against the Vikings. He finished the season with 34 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defended and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season games as a member of the Bengals.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gets put on PUP list Detroit placed Reader (quadriceps) on its active/PUP list Sunday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact As expected, Reader will begin training camp on the PUP list as he continues to recover from a torn quadriceps he picked up with the Bengals in the 2023 season. Coach Dan Campbell said that Reader would "take a minute" to be back in playing shape, so it's still unclear at this point whether he'll be active for Week 1.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

McNeill looks forward to playing alongside Reader What will happen when Detroit Lions defensive linemen Alim McNeill & DJ Reader hit the field together? Destruction, according to McNeill.

JUNE 10 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' D.J. Reader: 'Super tough' to leave Bengals but I don't see being top-three player at DT changing D.J. Reader lands in Detroit with confidence despite the bittersweet feelings he leaves behind. After overseeing a turnaround with Cincinnat...

APRIL 3 • NFL.COM

Newly signed DL DJ Reader eager to mentor Brodric Martin The Detroit Lions' signing of defensive lineman DJ Reader could have a big impact on Brodric Martin's development.

MARCH 19 • DETROITLIONS.COM

D.J. Reader 'Super Excited' To Be Alim McNeill's Teammate D.J. Reader is looking forward to playing alongside Alim McNeill.

MARCH 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Joe Mixon, DJ Reader Discuss End Of Bengals Runs: 'I'm Exactly Where I'm Supposed To Be' Reader signed with the Lions and the Bengals traded Mixon to the Texans

MARCH 17 • KANSASCITY.COM

DJ Reader highlights Watch highlights of the newest Detroit Lion, defensive lineman DJ Reader.

MARCH 15 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions bolster interior defensive line with DJ Reader signing New Detroit Lions defensive lineman DJ Reader has been terrific against the run throughout his career and can also provide some disruption i...

MARCH 15 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions DJ Reader Expects to Return By Start of 2024 Season DJ Reader is ready to chase a Lombardi Trophy in Detroit.

MARCH 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions strengthen defense, signing DJ Reader to 2-year deal worth up to $27.5M, AP sources say

The Detroit Lions made a relatively bold move to strengthen their run defense, signing veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D.J. Reader photos View photos of new Detroit Lions defensive lineman D.J. Reader.

MARCH 14 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions sign unrestricted free agent DL D.J. Reader The Detroit Lions announced Thursday that they have signed unrestricted free agent DL D.J. Reader.

MARCH 14 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions signing massive, run-stuffing defensive tackle D.J. Reader D.J. Reader’s visit with the Detroit Lions has turned into a signing. The veteran defensive tackle came to terms on a two-year contract with...

MARCH 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lions signing massive, run-stuffing defensive tackle D.J. Reader D.J. Reader’s visit with the Detroit Lions has turned into a signing. The veteran defensive tackle came to terms on a two-year contract with...

MARCH 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Headed to Detroit The Lions signed Reader (quadriceps) to a two-year deal Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Reader's 2023 campaign was cut short due to a torn quadriceps, but it seems as if he's moved past the issue and now signed with the Lions. The 29-year-old defensive tackle was putting up solid numbers before he sustained his injury, recording 34 total tackles, including 1.0 sack and an additional tackle for loss across 14 appearances. Reader is known as one of the best run-stoppers in the entire NFL and he's expected to help improve a Lions' defensive line that already ranked second in rush yards allowed per game (91.1 yards) in 2023.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Reader Leaving Bengals, Landing Two-Year Contract The veteran is headed to the NFC

MARCH 14 • SUNHERALD.COM

DT D.J. Reader reportedly agrees to two-year deal with Lions

Veteran DT D.J. Reader is heading to another playoff contender after reportedly agreeing to a two-year deal with Detroit.

MARCH 14

Identifying Top Free Agent Defensive Tackles That Bengals Could Target If They Don't Re-Sign DJ Reader Cincinnati is expected to add multiple defensive linemen in free agency

MARCH 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM