FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
DJ READER #98 - DEFENSIVE LINEMAN - DETROIT LIONS
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Super Bowl LVI: Former Clemson Tiger Will Be Playing for His Dad D.J. Reader can talk about his dad and smile. He can recall how great his father, David, was and what he has meant to him in his life.
Burrow's ability, leadership can get Bengals 1st Super Bowl
The Cincinnati Bengals found unexpected success this season from multiple placesFEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unheralded Bengals play key role in Super Bowl run D.J. Reader wore trash bags to sweat off pounds as an 8-year-old trying to make Pee Wee Football weight limits, and he’s been working ever s...
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM
From Clemson Backup to NFL Star D.J. Reader, you can say, was a late bloomer at Clemson. The Cincinnati Bengals’ 6-foot-3, 347-pound defensive tackle started just 10 games...
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Clemson's D.J. Reader can get saucy, true to his 'BBQ' nickname, about Bengals doubters Clemson product D.J. Reader on his Cincinnati Bengals' surprising run to Super Bowl LIV: 'We've been slept on the whole year.\
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • GREENVILLEONLINE.COM
Analysis: Bengals provide hope, blueprint for lowly teams
The Cincinnati Bengals were downright dreadful at this time two years agoFEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returner among several feeling very lucky this Super Bowl
Trent Taylor missed the Super Bowl in Miami with San Francisco with a foot injury that cost him the entire 2019 seasonFEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D.J. Reader Stats, Bio, Super Bowl History, Contract, Career Earnings and More Ahead of Super Bowl 56 in 2022 D.J. Reader stats and profile, including career earnings, contract, wife, draft into and age ahead of Super Bowl 56.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
Column: Stars line up in LA for surprising Bengals
It’s not that difficult to figure out how the Los Angeles Rams made it to the Super BowlFEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burrow, Chase play role in building Super Bowl-bound Bengals
The key to the Bengals’ latest rebuild that has led them to this most unexpected Super Bowl run starts with one player: Joe BurrowFEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AFC Matchup: Newbie Bengals visit perennial contender Chiefs
Talk about newcomers versus the tried and trueJANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Take the attitude': How D.J. Reader represents the Cincinnati Bengals defense Bengals DT D.J. Reader was the first big free agent that the team signed after hiring Zac Taylor. He represents a lot of what's gone right.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
DT D.J. Reader Q. Can you elaborate on your quote? (Indiscernible).
JANUARY 23, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Healthy Titans RB Henry will see banged-up Bengals D-line
The Cincinnati Bengals are facing the possibility of trying to slow down Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry with a banged-up defensive lineJANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out for Week 18 Reader (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact Reader returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he didn't travel with the team ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Browns since the Bengals will be resting several starters ahead of the playoffs. Across 15 appearances in the regular season, he totaled 43 tackles (22 solo) and two sacks.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from COVID list Reader (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Impact Reader tested positive for the virus over the weekend but has cleared the health and safety protocols over the next few days. He should return to his starting role at defensive tackle for Cincinnati in Week 17 now that he's available.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts' Leonard off virus list, ready to face Raiders
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard couldn’t wait to get back to work ThursdayDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on COVID-19 list The Bengals placed Reader (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact Reader was unavailable for Sunday's win over the Ravens after he tested positive for COVID-19. His status for Sunday's Week 17 matchup against Kansas City depends on whether he's able to test negative for the virus before then, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals looking for consistency as they aim for playoff spot
The Cincinnati Bengals are on the top of the AFC North and looking ahead to a playoff appearance for the first time in six seasonsDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard
The Indianapolis Cots have placed five players on the COVID-19 list as the virus continues to work its way through NFL locker rooms, even with the vast majority of players in the l...DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Washington brings benches, just as Cowboys did
Washington is using benches adorned with its logo for the game at the Cowboys after Dallas did the same thing when visiting its NFC East rival two weeks agoDECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ravens without top 2 QBs after Huntley lands on COVID list
The Baltimore Ravens have put quarterback Tyler Huntley on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving them without their top two QBs for Sunday’s showdown at Cincinnati for first place in...DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Depleted Ravens face Bengals with playoff hopes on the line
Depleted by injuries and COVID-19 the Baltimore Ravens will try to rebound from three straight close losses and keep their playoff hopes intactDECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'He was the turning point': Bengals' D.J. Reader playing with a purpose Inspired by some special people in his life, the nose tackle has quietly become one of the NFL's best at his position.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
