DJ Reader

DJ Reader

29-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
Detroit Lions
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for DJ Reader in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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$Signed a two-year contract with the Lions in March of 2024.
Headed to Detroit
DTDetroit Lions
March 14, 2024
The Lions signed Reader (quadriceps) to a two-year deal Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Reader's 2023 campaign was cut short due to a torn quadriceps, but it seems as if he's moved past the issue, and he's 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 sacks 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.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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#% of Team Snaps

64953%
57447%
23920%
15513%
14712%
716%
282%
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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 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
5.33 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.71 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.90 sec
 
Vertical Jump
29.5 in
 
Broad Jump
99 in
 
Bench Press
30 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
33.63 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2019
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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.
Reader becomes the heir apparent to Vince Wilfork's nose tackle job. The second-year lineman appeared in all 16 games in 2016, finishing with modest totals, but should improve upon those numbers with a greater number of snaps.
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Goes on IR
DTCincinnati Bengals
Quadriceps
December 18, 2023
Reader (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
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Done for season
DTCincinnati Bengals
Quadriceps
December 17, 2023
Reader will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn quadriceps, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
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Quad injury potentially serious
DTCincinnati Bengals
Quadriceps
December 16, 2023
Reader's quadriceps injury, which he suffered during the Bengals' game against the Vikings on Saturday, is potentially serious, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Won't return Saturday
DTCincinnati Bengals
Knee
December 16, 2023
Reader has a right knee injury and will not return to Saturday's game against the Vikings.
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Will play through back issue
DTCincinnati Bengals
December 10, 2023
Reader (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
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