Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions introduced at this time that they’ve signed unrestricted free agent DL DJ Reader. Contract phrases weren’t disclosed.
Reader joins the Lions after spending the final 4 seasons (2020-23) with the Cincinnati Bengals. In 2023, Reader began all 14 video games by which he appeared and produced 34 tackles (20 solo), seven quarterback hits, two tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, one cross protection and one fumble restoration.
He was initially chosen by the Houston Texans within the fifth spherical (166th total) of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Clemson, spending the primary 4 seasons of his profession (2016-19) with the workforce. In 105-career video games (96 begins), he has totaled 277 tackles (149 solo), 44 quarterback hits, 23 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries and one compelled fumble.