The Cincinnati Bengals are in the middle of mandatory minicamp, and while there is a lot of practice footage coming out of Paycor Stadium, one notable face that has been missing is defensive tackle DJ Reader.
According to Bengals.com’s Geoff Hobson, that’s because he’s dealing with gout in one of his toes, but that he’s expected to be ready for training camp later this summer.
Gout, according to the CDC, is a form of inflammatory arthritis that can be very painful and often affects the big toe joint. When sufferers of gout have flairs, the symptoms typically include swelling, intense pain, redness, and burning.