Without a doubt, the most exciting free agent signing the Detroit Lions made this offseason is former Bengals nose tackle DJ Reader. With the addition, the Lions add a veteran with nearly a decade of success to bolster their struggling defensive line. Reader should continue to help Detroit’s dominant run defense while also providing some much-needed help in the pass rush game.
But don’t take it from me. I had a quick conversation with Joe Goodberry, a die-hard Bengals fan and owner of Bengals on the Brain.
Goodberry gave us an excellent recap of Reader’s four years in Cincinnati, including the defensive tackle’s impact as a leader, force multiplier, and one of the most underappreciated players in the league.