D.J. Reed Jr.
CB - Detroit Lions
Week 14 Outlook
Availability
D.J. Reed (hamstring) is active for Week 12 for the Detroit Lions against the New York Giants.
Fantasy Impact
Reed will see his first game action since Week 4 after being activated from injured reserve earlier in the week, providing a boost to a Detroit secondary that will be without Kerby Joseph (knee) and Terrion Arnold (concussion) against a disappointing New York offense Sunday.
D.J. Reed Jr. was seen working with a trainer at Lions practice on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Reed is working his way back from a hamstring injury. His status will need to be monitored when the injury report is released.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said D.J. Reed Jr. will be down "a while."
Fantasy Impact
Campbell added that Reed's injury isn't season-ending and that they'll get him back. It is another tough loss for the Lions secondary.
Free agent CB D.J. Reed plans to sign a three-year, $48 million deal with the Lions.
Fantasy Impact
The contract includes $32 million fully guaranteed. Reed had been considered one of the top corners on the free agent market. He heads to Detroit as Carlton Davis leaves the Lions for the Patriots.
The Jets are expected to allow D.J. Reed Jr. to enter free agency this offseason.
Fantasy Impact
Reed is considered as the top corner on the free agent market. With the Jets expected to sign Sauce Gardner to a big extension, Reed will likely be headed elsewhere this offseason.