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Detroit Lions NFC North
 
D.J. Reader • #98 • DT
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'3", 347 lbs.
Born:Jul 1, 1994 (30 yrs) in Greensboro, NC
Hometown:Greensboro, NC
College:Clemson
Experience:8 years
Drafted:Drafted by Houston in 2016 (5/166).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
12/13/2024
9:33pm
Ready to rock
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Reader (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills.
12/04/2024
9:09pm
Won't play Thursday
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Reader (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Packers, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
12/02/2024
9:30pm
Estimated as DNP
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Reader (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
11/26/2024
10:28pm
Logs full estimated practice
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Reader (illness) was listed as a full practice participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report.
11/25/2024
9:14pm
Dealing with illness
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Reader (illness) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
09/11/2024
9:18pm
Seemingly over quadriceps injury
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Reader (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
09/08/2024
3:14pm
Won't play Sunday
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Reader (quad) is out for Sunday's game versus the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
09/06/2024
8:53pm
Questionable against Rams
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Reader (quadriceps) was a limited participant for Friday's practice and is questionable for Detroit's Week 1 game against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
09/05/2024
9:24pm
Limited in practice Thursday
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Reader (quadricep) was listed as a limited participant for Thursday's practice session.
08/26/2024
7:14pm
Week 1 return possible?
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Reader (quadriceps), who was initially targeting a Week 2 return, has a chance to play in Detroit's Week 1 contest against the Rams, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
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