Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
DJ Reader
Giants· #98

DJReader

Defensive Tackle

  • 6'3"
  • 335 lbs
  • Age 32
21
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
0
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Defensive Tackle
Height
6'3"
Weight
335 lbs
Age
32
Born
July 1, 1994 · Greensboro, NC
College
Clemson
Experience
11th Season

Contract Details

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$12.5MTotal Value
2YearsDuration
$6.3MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2027Contract Years
$6.3M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2016Draft Year
Round 5Round
Pick 166Overall
ClemsonCollegeHOUDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
21Tackles
13Solo
8Assisted
0.0Sacks
2.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
0Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026NYG7210.000
2025DET17280.000
2024DET15233.001
Total14534912.509

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Reader can earn an additional $3 million via incentives. The veteran defensive lineman will turn 32 years old this summer but started all 17 regular-season games with the Lions last season. Reader failed to record a sack in 2025, finishing with 28 tackles (11 solo) while playing 53 percent of the defensive snaps. Reader will help offset the loss of Dexter Lawrence in the middle of the Giants' defensive front.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 25@ HOUW200.000
Oct 18vs NOL650.000
Oct 11@ WAST520.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation