The NFC North is sporting a few new running backs, and the Detroit Lions have answered with their own signing of defensive tackle DJ Reader, who joins the team on a two-year, $22 million deal. With more of a presence up the middle, the Lions continue to refine who they attack in the trenches by pairing Reader with the likes of Alim McNeill. It’s a pretty juicy combination, all things considered.
We spoke with Mike Santagata of All Bengals and the It’s Always Gameday in Cincinnati podcast, getting the breakdown of Reader’s career with the Cincinnati Bengals.