2025 Defense Stats
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28
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0
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2026 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Reader has been one of the most consistent players at his position in the league since being selected in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Texans. The defensive tackle compiled 23 total tackles, including a career-high 3.0 sacks, over 15 regular-season games in 2024. Reader likely will start alongside Alim McNeill, assuming the latter is healthy from a torn ACL, to begin the 2025 campaign, but rookie first-round pick Tyleik Williams may challenge both for playing time once Williams has gotten his feet wet in the league. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the Lions in March of 2024.
Appears in all 17 games
Reader logged 28 tackles (11 solo) across 17 games with the Lions during the 2025 regular season.
ANALYSIS
Reader played in every regular-season game for the first time since 2018, and his 578 defensive snaps were his highest since 2019. He wasn't overly impactful on the stat sheet, but he still played a key role along Detroit's defensive line. Reader is set to hit free agency this offseason, and he'll likely have to settle for a short-term deal with a low average-annual value.
Reader played in every regular-season game for the first time since 2018, and his 578 defensive snaps were his highest since 2019. He wasn't overly impactful on the stat sheet, but he still played a key role along Detroit's defensive line. Reader is set to hit free agency this offseason, and he'll likely have to settle for a short-term deal with a low average-annual value.
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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 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.33 secShuttle Time
4.71 secCone Drill
7.90 secVertical Jump
29.5 inBroad Jump
99 inBench Press
30 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
33.63 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Reader signed a two-year deal with the Lions in the offseason and he's looking to form a dynamic duo with Alim McNeill on the interior defensive line in 2024.
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Green light to play Week 7
Reader (back) is active for Monday's game against Tampa Bay.
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Uncertain for Week 7
Reader (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Buccaneers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Working through back injury
Reader was a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a back injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Starts 15 games for Detroit
Reader finished the 2024 season with 23 tackles (11 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one pass breakup across 15 regular-season games.
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Ready to rock
Reader (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Visiting Detroit
Reader is set to visit with the Lions on Thursday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Reader's 2023 season ended early due to a quad injury, but he played a key role along the Bengals' defensive line when healthy. He won't provide much in terms of pass rush, but the Lions already boast a strong run defense and Reader would add to that strength.
Reader's 2023 season ended early due to a quad injury, but he played a key role along the Bengals' defensive line when healthy. He won't provide much in terms of pass rush, but the Lions already boast a strong run defense and Reader would add to that strength.