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Team Div Overall
6-0-0 15-2-0
4-2-0 14-3-0
1-5-0 11-6-0
1-5-0 5-12-0
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2024 Defensive

STATS CMB
Total Tackles
SCK
Sacks
FUM
Forced Fumbles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
Regular Season 23 3.0 0 0 0
Post Season 1 0.0 0 0 0

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  • Lions' DJ Reader: Ready to rock

    Reader (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills.

    The first-year Lion upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a full practice session Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his shoulder injury in time to play Sunday. Reader has recorded 18 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, over 11 appearances this season, and he's expected to serve as one of Detroit's top interior defensive linemen in Week 15.

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  • Lions' DJ Reader: Returns to practice

    Reader (shoulder) was a limited participant at the Lions' practice Thursday.

    Reader was absent from practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury after also missing the team's Week 14 win over the Packers, so his ability to practice Thursday is a step in the right direction for his chances to play Sunday versus the Bills. The defensive lineman will look to increase his participation at the team's final practice of the week Friday.

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  • Lions' DJ Reader: Doesn't practice Wednesday

    Reader (shoulder) was a non-participant in Wednesday's week-opening practice session.

    Reader missed last Thursday's win over the Packers due to a shoulder injury, and his absence in the Lions' first practice this week casts a cloud over his status for Sunday's matchup versus Buffalo. Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring), who also missed the contest versus Green Bay, was able to log a limited practice Wednesday, and he could be in line for a healthy dose of defensive snaps Sunday if he's able to return to action and Reader has to sit out another game.

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  • Lions' DJ Reader: Won't play Thursday

    Reader (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Packers, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

    Reader was unable to practice all week after likely sustaining a shoulder injury in the Lions' Week 13 win over the Bears, so it's no surprise he won't suit up for Thursday night's divisional matchup. Brodric Martin is expected to serve as one of Detroit's first-team interior defensive linemen in Reader's stead in Week 14.

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  • Lions' DJ Reader: Listed as DNP

    Reader (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice report, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Reader played 32 defensive snaps and recorded 2.0 sacks in the Lions' Thanksgiving Day win over the Bears. However, it now appears he picked up a shoulder injury in the process. His practice participation Tuesday and Wednesday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can suit up for Detroit's Week 14 divisional matchup against the Packers on Thursday night.

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  • Lions' DJ Reader: Two sacks in victory

    Reader recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Thursday's 23-20 win over Chicago.

    Reader was able to get to the quarterback for the first time since Week 4, bringing down Caleb Williams twice in Week 13. The defensive tackle has now compiled 18 total tackles (10 solo), including 3.0 sacks, over 11 games in 2024.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-3, 335 lbs
Birthplace: Greensboro, NC
Age: 30
School: Clemson
Experience: 9