DJ Reader
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DJ Reader is a defensive tackle for the New York Giants, aged 32. This season: Solo Tackles: 8 (Tied-265th); Sacks: 0 (Tied-233rd); Forced Fumbles: 0 (Tied-137th); Interceptions: 0 (Tied-92nd). Latest: The Giants agreed to terms with Reader on a two-year, $12.5 million contract Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Profile
- Team: New York Giants
- Position: Defensive Tackle
- Number: 98
- Age: 32
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 335 lbs
- Born: Greensboro, NC
- College: Clemson
- Draft: 2016: Rd 5, Pk 166 (HOU)
- Experience: 11th Season
Season
- Solo Tackles: 8 (Tied-265th)
- Sacks: 0 (Tied-233rd)
- Forced Fumbles: 0 (Tied-137th)
- Interceptions: 0 (Tied-92nd)
Recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 11 Oct 2026 | @ WSH | T 27-27 OT | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sun, 4 Oct 2026 | vs ARI | W 36-24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun, 27 Sept 2026 | vs TEN | W 12-7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue, 22 Sept 2026 | @ LAR | L 28-6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mon, 14 Sept 2026 | vs DAL | W 28-20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 Defense
| TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Projected | 44 | 27 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 Games | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 341 | 179 | 162 | 12.5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 37 | 33 | 0 |
Questions
What team does DJ Reader play for?
The New York Giants, as a defensive tackle.
How is DJ Reader doing this season?
Solo Tackles 8 (Tied-265th in the league); Sacks 0 (Tied-233rd in the league); Forced Fumbles 0 (Tied-137th in the league); Interceptions 0 (Tied-92nd in the league).