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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.
Movements & Injuries
2022
11/14/2022 Left knee injury, reserve/injured; designated for return list.
9/29/2022 Left knee injury, reserve/injured.
2021
12/30/2021 Activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Cincinnati Bengals.
12/25/2021 Placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Cincinnati Bengals.
2020
10/12/2020 Left quad, reserve/injured.
4/02/2020 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals to a four-year contract.
3/18/2020 Declared free agent.
2017
12/19/2017 Knee injury, injured reserve.
2016
5/05/2016 Signed by the Houston Texans to a four-year contract.
4/30/2016
Career Transactions
2020
4/02/2020 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals.
2016
4/30/2016 Drafted by the Houston Texans in the 5th round (166th Overall) in 2016.
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