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Top D.J. Reader News
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Lions' DJ Reader: Green light to play Week 7
Reader (back) is active for Monday's game against Tampa Bay.
Reader drew the questionable tag for Monday's contest after ending the week with back-to-back limited practices, but the veteran has been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. Reader has logged nine tackles (four solo) through the first six games of the regular season.
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Lions' DJ Reader: Uncertain for Week 7
Reader (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Buccaneers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Reader appears to have picked up the injury in Detroit's Week 6 loss, though he was able to practice in limited fashion both Friday and Saturday. That seemingly bodes well for his availability Monday night, though his status won't become official until shortly before kickoff.
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Lions' DJ Reader: Working through back injury
Reader was a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a back injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Reader may have picked up the injury during the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs, which prevented him from participating in Thursday's practice. His ability to return to practice is a sign he is progressing in his recovery, and his participation in Saturday's session will shed light on his chances of playing against the Buccaneers on Monday. Reader has nine tackles (four solo) through the first six games of the regular season.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 330 lbs |
| Birthplace: Greensboro, NC |
| Age: 31 |
| School: Clemson |
| Experience: 10 |























