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DJ Reader

DT - New York Giants

  • 6' 3"
  • 335 lbs
  • Age 31
  • Clemson
Drafted: 2016 #166 (5th Rd. by HOU)
Rostered In ~0.5% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR)
#408
Best / Worst
#387 / #387

Availability



DJ Reader signs two-year deal with Giants

The Giants signed DT DJ Reader to a two-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

Reader will earn $6.25 million this season if he plays 17 games. He will add more depth on the defensive line for the Giants.

Ari Koslow4 weeks ago
DJ Reader visits Giants Monday

The Giants hosted free agent DT DJ Reader for a visit on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Reader also recently visited the Ravens. He'll add depth on the defensive line if he signs with the Giants.

Ari Koslow7 weeks ago
DJ Reader (back) questionable for Week 7

DJ Reader (back) is questionable for Week 7 for the Detroit Lions against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Fantasy Impact

Reader will look to pass through pregame activities without any setbacks Monday night in hopes of returning to the field for a Detroit defensive front that will need to offset significant absences in the secondary against the Buccaneers Monday night.

Chris Schommer32 weeks ago
DJ Reader (back) at practice Friday

DJ Reader returned to practice on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Reader had opened the week missing practice. He'll have a chance to be good to go for Monday's game against the Bucs.

Ari Koslow33 weeks ago
DJ Reader (shoulder) could practice Thursday

Lions coach Dan Campbell said DJ Reader could return to practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Reader was sidelined last week for Detroit. Campbell said he and Levi Onwuzurike could return to practice on Thursday.

Ari Koslow1 year ago