D.J. Reader lands in Detroit with confidence despite the bittersweet feelings he leaves behind. After overseeing a turnaround with Cincinnati, the defensive tackle might not have always intended to leave, but he's still capable of looking back with pride.

Veteran defensive tackle D.J. Reader has agreed to terms on a two-year, $27.25 million contract with the Detroit Lions, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported on Thursday

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How will Baker Mayfield follow up his career-best season? Will another fresh start help Chase Young reach his potential? Matt Okada identifies 15 boom-or-bust players in this year's free agent market.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

Which elite NFL players are heading into a contract season? Gregg Rosenthal provides a way-too-early look at the top 50 free agents in 2024. While these rankings will look completely different by next March, they currently include 10 wide receivers.

Following a scuffle during Wednesday's Packers-Bengals scrimmage, Cincy DT D.J. Reader said he had no idea who two-time Pro Bowler Elgton Jenkins was. 

The Cincinnati Bengals have a cast of young playmakers like quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Tee Higgins nearing the end of their contracts, and owner Mike Brown knows it will be a challenge to pay them all.

NFL.com's Kevin Patra breaks down five things to watch for when the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Kanas City Chiefs in Sunday's AFC Championship Game.

The Bengals are done being counted out. Following Sunday's 27-10 shellacking of the second-seeded Bills in a snowy Western New York, Bengals players released pent-up frustration after being doubted all week -- and all season.

On Wednesday, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow spoke for the first time since Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during Monday night's game against Cincinnati. 

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NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

NFL.com's Eric Edholm breaks down four things to watch four when the Miami Dolphins visit the Cincinnati Bengals on "Thursday Night Football" on Prime Video.

Is this the Browns' year? How frisky are the Bengals? Will the Ravens struggle to manufacture a pass rush? Are people hastily dismissing the Steelers? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every AFC North team.

Denver Broncos star Von Miller hosted his fourth annual pass rush summit Thursday, holding a virtual session with a number of notable NFL edge rushers.

The Insiders injury updates on Cincinnati defensive tackle D.J. Reader and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase on Dec. 18.

Watch the Cincinnati Bengals' top plays from their Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman D.J. Reader drives the Los Angeles Rams off the goal line with his sack of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett and NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe play a round of Fill in the Gaps, discussing defensive lineman who deserves more respect, favorite defensive lineman growing up, player you wish you could have played with.

Pro Football Focus gives us the top players from the Divisional Round

Watch all of the best plays made by the Cincinnati Bengals' defense against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season.

See the highest graded players from Week 14 of the NFL season, according to Pro Football Focus

NFL Network's Mike Giardi discusses the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans Week 12 matchup.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo: Cincinnati Bengals DT D.J. Reader (knee) is expected to miss at least one month.

Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell forces key Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz fumble into defensive tackle D.J. Reader's grasp.

Watch every sack and tackle for loss made by the Cincinnati Bengals' defense in Super Bowl LVI.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.

NFL Network's James Palmer reveals the one free-agent domino that began the Cincinnati Bengals' 'transformation' in the 2019 NFL regular season.

Watch the Cincinnati Bengals' best plays against the Chicago Bears from Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader records a sack against the Chicago Bears.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader showcases his pitching prowess.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller brings NFL friends to his pass rush summit to discuss current issues.

Cincinnati Bengals DT D.J. Reader explains why Cincinnati was the right choice for him in free agency and shares his early impression of QB Joe Burrow.

NFL 360 takes a look inside Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller's Pass Rush Summit 2020

Watch the highlights from the Week 5 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans.

Watch the highlights from the Week 4 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans.