D.J. Reader

The playoffs are here! Get hyped Who Dey Nation. Bengals vs. Raiders at Paul Brown Stadium in the Wild Card round.

In the latest Better Together, a look at how defensive tackles B.J. Hill, D.J. Reader and Larry Ogunjobi apply strength in the pass rush. Presented by Fifth Third Bank.

In the latest GEICO Locker Room, defensive tackle D.J. Reader discussed the importance of run defense and how the Bengals are looking ahead to Week 14 versus the San Francisco 49ers.

Defensive Tackle D.J. Reader chatted with media members ahead of the Week 14 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

Get to know defensive tackle D.J. Reader in the latest Know Your Pro, presented by Gatorade.

Bengals players are giving back to the community this holiday season to help families in need. WR Ja'Marr Chase, DE Sam Hubbard, DT Larry Ogunjobi and DT D.J. Reader were among the players who hosted community events for Thanksgiving.

The Bengals offensive and defensive players talk about what they need to do to have a successful second half of the 2021 season.

Defensive tackle D.J. Reader talked to reporters about how the unit has played in the first half of the year and areas where the line can improve.

Defensive tackle D.J. Reader spoke with the media about the upcoming Week 7 contest against the Baltimore Ravens.

Bengals defensive lineman D.J. Reader spoke about the aggressive play of the defense in the latest GEICO Locker Room.

Defensive tackle D.J. Reader spoke with media members about the team's resurgence on defense.

An in-depth look at how defensive tackle D.J. Reader overcame a significant quad injury to return in 2021 and raise his level of play.

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.

The Cincinnati Bengals give the ball back to their offense after stopping a quarterback sneak by Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears on fourth-and-one.

Presented by KIA, Dan Hoard, Dave Lapham and Geoff Hobson broke down the Bengals defensive line and why that position group was the best in Week 1.

Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader discussed the run defense and how the veterans are helping the rookies out in training camp.

Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader spoke with the media ahead of training camp.

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

The New Stripes collection includes white, black and orange jerseys with three styles of pants. The stripe pattern on the shoulders of the jerseys was simplified to create a bold design in addition to the removal of the color blocks. A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the new Bengals jerseys.

New Stripes are here! A sweet look at the Bengals new uniforms. Featuring Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Jessie Bates III, Sam Hubbard, D.J. Reader and a special guest appearance by Bengals legend Chad Johnson. Who Dey!

Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader answers questions from St. Xavier High School in the latest "Know Your Pro," presented by Gold Star Chili.

Postgame comments from D.J. Reader and coach Zac Taylor after the Week 3 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. Presented by GEICO.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader is willing to do whatever it takes to help become a better leader.

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.

Coordinated through NFL athletic trainers, the award honors players who symbolize "professionalism, great strength and dedication," while also acting as community role models.

The Bengals returned DT D.J. Reader and DE Wyatt Ray to the active roster from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. The team also signed LS Colin Holba to the practice squad.

The Bengals made the following transactions ahead of Sunday's Week 16 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens.

When the Bengals began rebuilding their tattered run defense in the 2020 offseason by giving D.J. Reader and Vonn Bell two of their biggest free-agent deals ever, the Paul Brown Stadium 2019 opener that served as the first home game for head coach Zac Taylor and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo against Kyle Shanahan's crafty run scheme was very much on their minds.

It's the "Get Ready" edition of the Bengals Booth Podcast with FOX Sports analyst Daryl Johnston previewing the game against the Detroit Lions. Also, an interview with defensive tackle D.J. Reader, analysis and #AskLap questions with Dave Lapham and "Know Your Foe" with "Locked On Lions" host Matt Dery.

While the Bengals offense regrouped, their defense went into Sunday's first division game of the season in Pittsburgh (1 p.m.-Cincinnati's Channel 12) better suited for an AFC North slugfest than at any time in head coach Zac Taylor's tenure. 

There is a lot of talent on the defensive side of the ball. In the third year of defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo's scheme, there are a few players in line for a breakout season and potentially a Pro Bowl selection.

The Bengals introduced their new uniforms that saluted their 20th century roots Monday morning during a blaze of 21st century media featuring players modeling seven of a possible nine ensembles in a slick video rather than on an improvised runway. Take a good look at the seven models and that's also a new brand of leadership easing into their big shoes.

The Baseball Player from Grimsley High School and The Extra Large Kid from Ragsdale High back in the day in Greensboro, N.C., finally find themselves together in the revamped middle of a reconstituted Bengals defense.

The Baseball Player, the incumbent nose tackle D.J. Reader, has been sending texts to The Extra Large Kid since about the time Larry Ogunjobi followed Reader into the NFL Draft a year later. But this text, sent last week in the early hours of NFL free agency, was different.

Emboldened by his encouraging rehab, the addition of his college defensive line coach and the potential return of something near NFL normalcy for a team that had so many close calls, Bengals nose tackle D.J. Reader has the same snap-crackle-and-pop optimism he brought with him last season in free agency.

The Bengals today signed free agent DT Xavier Williams, and placed DT D.J. Reader on the Reserve/Injured list.

D.J. Reader has beached the Cap'n Crunch this offseason, among other carbs, as the Bengals' new, lighter anchor looks to expand on a role that made him one of the NFL's top young defensive linemen for the Texans last year. Reader says he has shed about 20 pounds and is now about 320. He still remains hungry despite becoming the NFL's highest-paid nose tackle.

Bengals.com writers Geoff Hobson and Michael LaPlaca, along with broadcasters Dan Hoard and Dave Lapham offer their insights to the following question: who could be the team's defensive most valuable player in 2020?