D.J. Reader Landing With Lions

D.J. Reader Landing With Lions

8 months ago

Free-agent defensive tackle D.J. Reader (quadriceps) has agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Detroit Lions, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The 29-year-old is known as one of the best run-stuffing interior defensive linemen in the NFL, and he lands on a team that was excellent in defending the run last season (91.1 rushing yards per game allowed). Reader suffered a torn quad in Week 15 of last season, so there's a chance he could be eased into action this offseason and early in the 2024 campaign. The Lions already had studs at edge rusher (Aidan Hutchinson) and defensive tackle (Alim McNeill), so Reader's arrival forms one of the best defensive lines in the league as Detroit looks to remain in contention for a Super Bowl.

Source: Tom Pelissero