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DJ Reader to sign with Giants after Dexter Lawrence trade | Reports
TL;DR
The New York Giants are set to sign defensive tackle DJ Reader following the trade of Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals. Reader previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions.
Key points
- Giants to sign DJ Reader after trading Dexter Lawrence
- Lawrence traded to Bengals for 10th overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft
- Reader played for Bengals and Lions in recent seasons
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The New York Giants are expected to sign former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader, according to multiple reports.
The Giants reportedly hosted Reader for a free-agent visit April 13. In March, the Baltimore Ravens reportedly hosted Reader for a visit.
Reader, 31, played in 32 games for the Detroit Lions over the past two seasons. He joined the Lions as an unrestricted free agent in 2024 after playing in 44 games over the previous four seasons with the Bengals.
The Giants are looking to replace defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, who was traded to the Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Lawrence's one-year, $28-million extension with the Bengals freed up nearly $5M of 2026 cap space, according to Spotrac.
The Bengals announced that Lawrence will wear the No. 97 jersey Shemar Stewart wore as a rookie in 2025.
Q&A
Why did the Giants trade Dexter Lawrence?
The Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to free up cap space.
What is DJ Reader's background in the NFL?
DJ Reader is a 31-year-old defensive tackle who played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions, participating in 32 games over the past two seasons.
How much cap space did the Lawrence trade free up for the Giants?
The trade of Dexter Lawrence freed up nearly $5 million in cap space for the Giants for the 2026 season.
