DJ Reader

D.J. Reader has agreed to terms with the Lions on a two-year deal.

Fantasy Impact

Reader is expected to be fully cleared after playing through a torn quad late last season. The veteran recorded one sack and two tackles for loss with the Bengals last season. He'll add to the Lions defensive line.

Veteran DT D.J. Reader, who was on the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023, plans to visit with the Detroit Lions as a free agent.

Fantasy Impact

Free agency officially begins on Wednesday, and Reader — who is coming off a season-ending torn quad — plans to visit with the NFC runner-ups, a team that could use his services in the middle of the field. Reader ranked top-15 among all DTs in defensive grade, pass rush grade and run defense grade in 2023, according to PFF. A potential departure from Cincy would be a big hit for the Bengals' front seven.

The Bengals placed D.J. Reader on the injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

Reader reportedly suffered a torn quad in the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Vikings. He will miss the rest of the season.

D.J. Reader (knee) has officially been activated for Cincinnati's Week 11 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Fantasy Impact

Reader has been sidelined since Week 3 due to a knee injury, but he is finally well again and the team is activating him off of the injured reserve for Week 11. His presence will offer a big boost to Cincinnati's front seven for the rest of the season.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor said D.J. Reader is "ready to go" for Sunday against the Steelers.

Fantasy Impact

Reader will return to the field for the first time since Week 3. He will be huge for the Bengals pass rush moving forward.