Former Lions nose tackle signing with New York Giants
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- Former Detroit Lions nose tackle DJ Reader has agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million deal with the New York Giants, marking his departure from Detroit via free agency.
- Reader played two seasons with the Lions, recording 51 tackles, 3 sacks, and 12 quarterback hits over 32 games, but Detroit's run defense declined last year despite his contributions.
- The Lions also lost defensive tackle Roy Lopez to the Buccaneers and have made minimal additions, signing Jay Tufele and undrafted rookie Aidan Keanaaina to fill gaps.
- Detroit may rely on internal options like Alim McNeill, Tyleik Williams, and other defensive linemen to replace the production lost with Reader and Lopez.
- The Lions still have roster spots open and could add another nose tackle before training camp, and Reader's signing will not impact Detroit's compensatory draft picks for 2027.
