CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Bengals lost one of their top defenders early in Saturday's game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Defensive tackle DJ Reader was ruled out with a right knee injury following a collision at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter. Shortly after Reader went down, Cincinnati's medical staff called for a cart to take him off the field. He was ruled out for the remainder of the contest before the Vikings finished their offensive drive.
The veteran has been one of the most important players for Cincinnati's defense in recent years.