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D.J. Reed

  • CMB 42
  • SCK 0.0
  • INT 1

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HT/WT: 5-9, 190 lbs
Birthplace: Bakersfield, CA
Age: 30
School: Kansas State
Experience: 9

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2026 Defensive

STATS CMB
Total Tackles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
FUM
Forced Fumbles
SCK
Sacks
Regular Season 42 1 0 0 0.0

Top D.J. Reed News

  • Lions' D.J. Reed: Won't play Sunday

    Reed (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

    Reed suffered a hip injury in the fourth quarter of the Lions' Week 8 win over the Vikings. The cornerback was unable to practice during Week 9 prep and will not suit up for Sunday's contest. Rock Ya-Sin is set to start opposite rookie Ennis Rakestraw against the Dolphins.

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  • Lions' D.J. Reed: Set to miss Wednesday's practice

    Reed (hip) is not expected to practice Wednesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

    Reed suffered a hip injury late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Vikings and did not return to the contest. The cornerback's injury appears to be significant enough for Coach Dan Campbell to make a prediction about his Wednesday status. It remains unclear whether or not the starting cornerback will participate in any practice sessions ahead of the team's Week 9 game against the Dolphins.

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  • Lions' D.J. Reed: Nursing hip injury

    Reed (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

    Reed suffered a hip injury in the fourth quarter and is being checked by training staff to determine whether he can return. Khalil Dorsey and Rock Ya-Sin are candidates for more defensive snaps while Reed is out of the game.

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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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0-2-0 7-2-0
2-0-0 6-2-0
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