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| HT/WT: 5-9, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Bakersfield, CA |
| Age: 29 |
| School: Kansas State |
| Experience: 9 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top D.J. Reed News
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Active for SNF
Reed (ribs) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Panthers.
Reed will ultimately be able to give it a go after operating as a limited participant a practice throughout the week with a rib injury that he suffered in Week 3. The cornerback will likely be tasked with trying to hold Tetairoa McMillan in check during Sunday Night Football.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Questionable for Sunday
Reed (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Reed logged limited practice sessions throughout the Lions' Week 4 preparations. The cornerback's status for Sunday's contest remains uncertain as he works through the rib issue he suffered in the Week 3 win over the Jets. If Reed cannot suit up, Rock Ya-Sin will likely start at outside cornerback across from Ennis Rakestraw.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Working through rib injury
Reed (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Reed presumably picked up the injury during the Lions' 31-24 win over the Jets in Week 3, when he played 62 of 66 defensive snaps (93.9 percent) and finished with eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defense. He'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation to full and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's road game against the Panthers.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Active against Bills
Reed (foot) is active for Thursday's game against the Bills.
Reed has been battling a foot injury, but he will have the green light to suit up versus Buffalo after carrying a questionable tag heading into the contest. The 29-year-old was heavily involved in the 31-30 overtime win over the Saints in Week 1, amassing 10 total tackles and one pass defended.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Questionable versus Buffalo
Reed (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Buffalo.
Reed is dealing with a foot injury, so the questionable tag isn't much of a surprise. If Reed can't get on the field versus the Bills, Roger McCreary or Keith Abney could see more action opposite Rock Ya-Sin.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Limited at practice Tuesday
Reed (foot) was limited during Tuesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Reed logged 89 snaps in Sunday's 31-30 overtime victory over the Saints, finishing with a team-high 10 tackles (seven solo), as well as a pass defense. If Reed can't suit up for Thursday's meeting with Buffalo, then Roger McCreary or Keith Abney could see an uptick in snaps at outside corner opposite Rock Ya-Sin.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Practices on Wednesday
Reed (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Reed dealt with a minor groin issue throughout training camp. The starting outside cornerback for the Lions is healthy and ready to log full sessions in the practices leading up to Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Saints.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Dealing with minor groin issue
Reed is dealing with a minor groin issue, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Reed has missed three consecutive practices due to the issue, but it is not considered significant. The starting cornerback could likely play through the issue if need be and is still set to be ready for the regular season.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Limited by injuries in 2025
Reed recorded 46 total tackles (37 solo) and seven passes defensed, including two interceptions, while also adding a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 11 contests during the 2025 regular season.
Reed was forced to miss six games with a hamstring injury in October and November, limiting his overall numbers on the season. The cornerback was able to secure multiple interceptions for the first time since 2021, while his fumble recovery was his first since that season as well. Reed inked a three-year deal with the Lions prior to the season, and he's all set to start opposite of Terrion Arnold (shoulder) again in 2026.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Picks off Prescott late
Reed posted eight solo tackles and two pass defenses (including an interception) during the Lions' 44-30 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.
Reed led the Lions with eight solo takedowns and tied with Avonte Maddox for the second-most combined tackles on the team behind Jack Campbell (12). Reed also logged his second interception of the season late in the fourth quarter after he beat out Ryan Flournoy on a Dak Prescott pass. Across seven regular-season games, Reed has logged 28 tackles (26 solo), six pass defenses, once forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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